Can cats get ringworm from kids?

Answer 1

Anyone can get it," says Virginia Keane, M.D., director of the Pediatric Ambulatory Center at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children.

Ringworm is caused by different fungal organisms called "dermatophytes." It is a common skin disorder, especially among children. It can also infect animals, such as cats and dogs.

Ringworm, which is also called tinea, has nothing to do with "a worm." The disorder gets its name from the red-ringed rash that infected people typically develop on their body. This rash is often itchy and flaky, but it can also be damp and crusty.

"Ringworm of the scalp causes a rash on the head and can often lead to temporary bald patches. Ringworm of the feet leads to a crackling of the skin near the toes, and ringworm of the nails can cause both fingernails and toenails to become brittle and discolored," says Dr. Keane, who also is an associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

The infection is spread by direct contact with another person or pet infected with the fungus. It is also spread by contact with objects like clothing and surfaces like countertops that have been touched by an infected person or animal.

Answer 2

Ringworm is one of few things that CAN be passed from AND TO just about anything. Dogs, cats, horses, humans, whatever. It's a fungus and is spread by direct contact. Doesn't matter what species you are.

Answer 3

Yes, cats can give kids ringworm and kids can give cats ringworm. Ringworm is a type of fungus.

Answer 4

Yes, it can be passed from humans to cat and to dogs. It's a fungal infection with many different causes.

Answer 5

Yes, AND vice versa.

Answer 6

short and brief: YES

Answer 7

i would call a vet.to be sure.

Answer 8

no,vice versa!