What is ringworm? Can it be transferred from an animal to a person?

Answer 1

Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the characteristic red ring that can appear on an infected person's skin. Ringworm is also called Tinea.

People can get Ringworm from:

Direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet, 2) indirect contact with an object or surface that an infected person or pet has touched.

Or rarely, by contact with soil.

Ringworm can be treated with fungus-killing medicine.
To prevent Ringworm

1) make sure all infected persons and pets get appropriate treatment
2) avoid contact with infected persons and pets, 3) do not share personal items, and 4) keep common-use areas clean.

Answer 2

Hi there I am a Veterinarian Tech and hope to help! It is funny you should ask this questions because we had a case involving ringworm last week. Ringworm refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. (The early belief was that the infection was due to a worm, which it is not, although the name has stuck.) Some of these fungi produce round spots, but many do not. A physical examination of the affected skin, evaluation of skin scrapings under the microscope, and culture tests can help doctors determine whether the fungus is indeed Ringworm. And YES, Ringworm can be transmitted from canine to human and visa versa. Our client contracted Ringworm from her dog just last week. I worked with our vet on this case and according to all the major vet journals and publishments Ringworm can be transmitted back and fourth if left untreated. Hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 3

Ringworm is a fungal infection. It Is very common for it to be spread from animal to person. Usually you would need a presciption sulfur drug to correct it. You can also spread it to other parts of your body. Consult a doctor!!! ASAP

Answer 4

Ringworm is commonest of all fungal infections and is caused
by group of fungi that survive by living on keratin.They may
spread from human to human by sharing of clothes and personal articles, animal to human by close contact with pets,
and soil to human by contact with soil.

Answer 5

ring worm is a fungal infection on the skin. It is also called tinea corporis It is not really a worm but it got its name b/c the spots you will get have a raised ring like shape.....looks like a worm and then the inside has a funny yellow color usually. It is extremely contagious. it can be transferred from animals to humans. it can be on you clothes and under your finger nails.. If you have it you can get an over the counter anti fungal cream at the drug store.