AZ Cat Ringworm Fungus and 10 Ways to Prevent Its Transmission

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Not long ago the world of social media was made a scene by a TikTok user who contracted ringworm fungus after being bitten by a stray cat. In the content, he showed a circular wound on his hand. What is ringworm fungus? Here’s the explanation.

Quoted from detikHealth which launches from the pages of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tuesday (19/7/2022), ringworm is a common name for skin infections caused by fungi.

The infection is called ringworm because it is circular in shape like a ring. In the medical world, ringworm is known as Tinea or Dermatophytosis. The fungus that causes ringworm can live on the skin to clothes, towels and bedding.

Ways of Transmission of the Fungus ‘Ringworm’:

1. Transmitted by someone with ringworm
2. Transmitted by animals that have ringworms
3. From an unsanitary environment, such as a public bathroom

Symptoms of Having Ringworm:

Ringworm or tinea can appear on almost any skin part of the body as well as on the fingernails and toenails. Common symptoms of ringworm are:

1. Itchy skin
2. There is a ring -shaped rash
3. Red, scaly, cracked skin
4. Hair loss

How to Prevent Ringworm:

Some of these tips apply to those of you who have pets at home such as cats and others:

1. If the pet has ringworm, take it to the vet immediately.

2. Wear gloves and long sleeves when handling animals with ringworm.

3. Wash hands with soap and running water after playing with pets.

4. Clean the area of ​​the house using a vacuum cleaner. This vacuum cleaner can minimize the spread of ringworm fungus from hair loss or flakes of infected animal skin.

5. Disinfect areas where pets are frequently, including surfaces and bedding. Spores of this fungus can be killed with common disinfectants such as diluted chlorine bleach (1/4 c per gallon of water), benzalkonium chloride, or strong detergents.

6. Keep your skin clean and dry. Wear shoes that allow air to circulate freely.

7. Wear footwear in the locker room or public bathroom.

8. Cut fingernails and toenails, and keep them clean.

9. Change socks and underwear at least once a day.

10. Do not share clothing, towels, bed linens, or other personal items with people who have ringworm.

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