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.
Yes, ringworm can be passed from species to species.
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.
Means you can catch it from someone who has it.
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.
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)
Yes, ringworm is a fungal infection that can be spread through direct skin contact with an infected person or animal. It can also be transmitted through contaminated surfaces like clothing, towels, or bedding. Proper hygiene practices can help prevent the spread of ringworm.
Chickenpox and ringworm are caused by completely different microbes. You can only get ringworm from someone with chickenpox if they also have ringworm.
Yes children can get ringworm.
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Ringworm is called ringworm because the infection often causes red, circular rashes on the skin that look like rings.
Ringworm is not contagious after 24 hours
doxycycline can be used for ringworm?