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What to do if you touch an animal with ringworm?

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Wear gloves and long sleeves if you must handle animals with ringworm, and always wash your hands after handling the animal. Vacuum the areas of the home that the infected pet commonly visits. This will help to remove infected fur or flakes of skin. 30 апр. 2014 г.


Can I touch my cat if it has ringworm?

People with weaker immune systems are more at risk of catching ringworm from cats, including young children, elderly people, people undergoing chemotherapy or treatment involving transplants or transfusions. We recommend that you don't let children touch your cat if he or she has ringworm.

Can I touch my pet if I have ringworm?

Infection occurs from direct contact with skin or infected materials, such as towels, locker room surfaces, or bedding. If you, or your dog, contract ringworm, the good news is, that it is quite treatable, without complications, and you can take precautions to limit transmitting it between you and your pet.

Can I touch my dog if he has ringworm?

Dogs with ringworm are contagious to humans. If your dog has been diagnosed, or if you suspect they may have ringworm, do not handle them and then directly touch your skin.

How do humans get ringworm from animals?

The infection is highly contagious and is passed from person to person through direct skin contact or via contact with contaminated items such as toilet articles, clothing, and even by contaminated shower or pool surfaces. Animals can also be affected by ringworm and may transmit the condition to humans.

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