k s asked:
Now keep in mind, the person has never even met the cat, yet swears he got the ringworm from the owner of the cat. But…the owner of the cat has had the cats for ten years plus, and never had a ringworm on herself or the cat!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now keep in mind, the person has never even met the cat, yet swears he got the ringworm from the owner of the cat. But…the owner of the cat has had the cats for ten years plus, and never had a ringworm on herself or the cat!!!!!!!!!!!!
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not likely, unless the owner and the cat don’t know they have ringworm.
It doesn’t matter where the ringworm came from. Treat it. I think Lamisil works.
TX Mom
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in the circumstances you describe…. probably not.
Ringworm got it’s name from the appearance of the sore. It is actually a fungus, like athletes foot. It can be transmitted from an infected animal, but the animal would show signs of fur loss and skin blemish. The fungus must be transmitted directly from an infected area to the new host.
If someone has ringworm, they will know. So you will not be infected by someone who shows no signs of the infection them self. Usually, it is transmitted by shared towels, direct contact with infected skin, etc. It’s a fungus so it must have moisture and warmth. You don’t get it from shaking hands!!!
yes, ringworm is a fungus and you can basically pick it up ANYWHERE
It’s possible. If the cat owner has ringworm or if the cat owner had direct skin contact with someone who has ringworm immediately prior to having direct skin contact with your friend. Also, cats are notorious to be asymptomatic when it comes to ringworm. Almost all cats don’t show the normal signs like bald spots in the fur, like dogs invariably do.
The way you describe the circumstances however (”never had ringworm on herself or the cat!!!!”), it’s improbable that he got the infection from the cat owner. How can one transmit something she doesn’t have, in the first place?
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. It is highly contagious and can be transmitted through direct skin contact with an infected person, animal, object, or surface.
Luckily for your friend, ringworm responds well to personal or home care treatment. Common over-the-counter anti-fungal agents he can use are Lotrimin, Micatin, Tinactin, Monistat, and Lamisil. No need for a doc’s prescription to purchase any of these. Tell him to wash the affected area thoroughly, allow to dry, and apply a thin layer of the cream twice a day or according to package direction. He should be rid of the infection in 2-4 weeks.
Ringworm does not provide immunity after you’re cured of it the first time. Advise your friend to avoid skin contact with infected persons, pets and not to share personal objects like clothing, brushes, etc. For more info, on how to prevent ringworm, please visit my source: