Can you catch impetigo from animals?

Answer 1

Majority of people are unaware of the fact that impetigo is also carried by animals. Normally this kind of bacterial infection is not found in animals, but they can be potential carriers of the bacteria.

Impetigo is mainly caused by two types of bacteria, namely staphylococcus and streptococcus. Animal carry the strep virus which is one of the lesser known sources for the cause of the disease. Even houseflies can sit on open sores of infected person and successfully spread it to other healthy individuals.

For instance, pet dog can be carriers of this bacterial infection, which can spread to the little children in our homes. This is how impetigo can spread in many unknown ways. Animals generally do not suffer from this infection but are good carriers to spread the infection. So, it is important to remember that animals can spread the infection as effectively as humans.

Answer 2

No. Animals do not spread human scabies. Pets can become infested with a different kind of scabies mite that does not survive or reproduce on humans but causes "mange" in animals. If an animal with "mange" has close contact with a person, the animal mite can get under the person’s skin and cause temporary itching and skin irritation. However, the animal mite cannot reproduce on a person and will die on its own in a couple of days. Although the person does not need to be treated, the animal should be treated because its mites can continue to burrow into the person’s skin and cause symptoms until the animal has been treated successfully.

Answer 3

The only way to get impetigo is from direct contact with an infected person. You can\'t get impetigo from dogs.

Answer 4

im not reallly sure what do u think?

Answer 5

No