How do cats get ringworm
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Ringworm in Cats (Dermatophytosis)
What is ringworm?
Takeaways
- Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection of the skin and hair.
- The most common dermatophyte in cats is Microsporum canis
- Ringworm results in patchy hair loss that can be in a circular pattern.
- Ringworm is zoonotic which means it can cause infection in people, as well as being contagious to other animals.
- Ringworm often resolves on its own within a few months, but topical and oral treatments may heal the infection more quickly and minimize risk of spread to other animals and people.
Ringworm, or dermatophytosis, is a highly contagious infection of the skin, hair, and nails.
How to treat ringworm in cats without going to the vet
Despite its name, ringworm is actually a fungus (Microsporum spp. and Trichophyton spp). It is zoonotic and can be spread to humans and cause skin lesions. Transmission occurs through direct contact with the fungus.
This can occur through direct contact of an open area of skin (scrape, cut, scratch) with an infected animal or person, soil, or any contaminated surface (carpet, bedding, brushes, etc.).
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