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Ringworm contrary to popular belief is not a worm but a fungal infection of the skin. Direct contact with infected people, animals, or inanimate objects (such as clothing, showers, pools, toilets etc.) transmits the fungal infection. It is highly contagious.
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∙ 13y agoThe only way you can get it is from people who have it or people that have fungus.
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Can you catch ringworm from horses?
Yes, ringworm can be passed from species to species.
What diseases can you catch from guinea pigs?
The most common thing that people can catch from guinea pigs is ringworm. Not to say that all guinea pigs have ringworm, but if your guinea pig has ringworm it is possible to transmit it to you.
Ringworm is a contagious disease what does it mean?
Means you can catch it from someone who has it.
Can you catch ring worm through touch?
yes ringworm is contagious
Is granuloma contagious?
Is it contagious? It is not contagious and you can not "catch it" from anyone. It is not ringworm, and children don't need to be kept home from school.
Can the owner of the pet rabbit catch anything from it?
Yes you can catch ringworm from a rabbit infected with ringworm, particularly if you pick them up and they scratch you. You need to treat yourself with Canestan from the chemist, and obtain some medicine from your vets to treat your rabbit. You can also get pink eye from rabbits (and just about every other animal)
Can you get ringworm from someone who has chickenpox?
Chickenpox and ringworm are caused by completely different microbes. You can only get ringworm from someone with chickenpox if they also have ringworm.
Can children get ringworm?
Yes children can get ringworm.
What is ringworm in French?
ringworm= la teigne
Red flakey circle on leg?
probably ringworm. If the center is normal or close to normal (possibly paler) then ringworm is the most likely culprit. You will need an antifungal cream to treat it. keep it covered, it is contagious to people and cats. I do not know if other animals can catch it but I know cats can.
When is ringworm not contagious?
Ringworm is not contagious after 24 hours
Will doxycycline treat ringworm?
doxycycline can be used for ringworm?
