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Can parakeets or any domestic bird spread the ringworm fungus to humans?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes. If your bird has it, take it to a vet IMMEDIATELY!!!!! You could get ringworm.
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What are some types of fungus that affect humans?
thrush ____________________________ athlete's foot -- but the same fungus cause ringworm
Does ringworm have anything to do with hygiene?
Not necessarily. Ringworm is an infection caused by one of several different species of fungus and is easily transmissible between humans. Individuals with excellent hygiene who are exposed to the fungus can contract ringworm.
Is ringworm a virus or bacteria?
Ringworm is contagious. It spreads when you have skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal that has it. It can also spread when you share things like towels, clothing, or sports gear. You can also get ringworm by touching an infected dog or cat, although this form of ringworm is not common. It is caused by a fungus. The kinds of fungi (plural of fungus) that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of the skin and on the hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas.
Avoiding, Detecting, and Treating Ringworm?
Ringworm is a common type of skin infection that is caused by the fungus tinea, which survives by eating keratin that is located in the skin and hair of humans and some animals. When acquired, ringworm will cause skin to become itchy in small patches on different parts of the body that eventually develop into red areas with a raised, defined border. This border, which encircles the rash, is how the fungus received its name. In many cases, ringworm is generally isolated to one area of the body, although it can spread and can appear in nearly any location once it has taken root. In addition to spreading to other areas of the body, ringworm can also be passed from one person to the next through physical contact. Ringworm lives on the surface of the skin and hair and can appear in many types of animals as well as humans. In order to avoid spreading the tinea fungus to others, and to avoid contracting it, a few steps can be taken. First, ringworm tends to survive the best in warm, humid conditions, so ensuring that skin and hair are well dried after swimming in a pool, sweating during group activities, or showering can create an undesirable environment for the fungus. Next, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal will potentially spread the fungus, so washing hands and showering after contact sports or after dealing with animals will reduce the risk of the tinea taking root. Finally, the fungus can be transferred through damp clothing, towels, or other items, so sharing such items should be avoided to reduce the chances of contracting ringworm. If a ringworm infection occurs, the best treatment is to use a topical cream specifically designed to kill the fungus, which is usually found in standard pharmacies. Good hygiene will keep the infection isolated so that it does not spread to multiple areas. For particularly aggressive ringworm infections, powerful anti-fungal medications might be prescribed that will kill the fungus. Not all ringworm rashes have a circular raised edge, and not all rashes with an edge are ringworm, meaning that only a doctor can be certain in situations where the rash is unresponsive to treatment.
Can the Chytrid Fungus effect humans?
no
What does fungus do for us humans?
you can eat it
Can you use ringworm treatment made for humans on a rabbit?
Yes!
Could you name animals that are both farm animals and domestic animals?
A domestic animal is one that has been trained, bred, or been altered by humans to fit their needs. For instance, a dog is a domestic animal because it usually lives with the family, is trained, and is fed by the owners. Some other examples include: cats, parakeets, etc.
Can a cat give a human a ringworm?
Ringworm (confusingly) is actually a fungal infection, which is transmissable between cats and humans. In short, YES!
Are humans detritivores?
Humans are not decomposers. They are consumers.
How big is a parakeets brain?
Size of 2 peanuts. Parakeets are very low at IQ. Compared to humans,we have about 30 times better intelligence.
What is the scientific name for Ringworm?
The scientific name for Ringworm is dermatophytosis. It is a fungal infection of the skin that can affect humans and animals.
