I have ringworm.. I share a computer with a few other people.. can they get it if I touch the mouse?
2007-08-24 05:51:12 · 1 answers · asked by ok 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Even if it's not on my hands? (on elbow and legs)
2007-08-24 11:51:45 · update #1
Unfortunately, the answer is yes.
Ringworm is spread in three ways:
direct (skin to skin) contact with someone who is infected
touching an object or surface infected person has touched
contact with infected soil (rare)
BTW, you were contagious before your symptoms showed up so those having direct contact with you or those who have touched your mouse have already been exposed. Anyone who was exposed and is going to get it will show symptoms in 4 to 10 days for skin or 10 to 14 days for the scalp . Just make sure that anyone who gets the ringworm knows that they can solve the problem with an anti-fungal product.
2007-08-24 08:40:51 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋