Guide To The Causes, Risk Factors, And Transmission Of Ringworm

Animal To Human

Ringworm can develop in animals and be spread to humans. Common sources of ringworm infection from animals to humans include contaminated household pets, cattle, cows, horses, and other farm animals. Small rodents, ferrets, rabbits, and guinea pigs can also become infected and spread ringworm to humans. Many individuals contract ringworm from grooming a cat or dog infected with the fungus. An individual who comes in contact with moist soil that could be contaminated from a farm animal or cattle is also at an increased risk of developing ringworm.

Individuals and pets who engage in hunting activities involving contact with any rodent are at a greater risk of developing ringworm. Individuals who have pets known to dig frequently in moist warm soil can contract a ringworm infection from their pet. Fleas can serve as vectors for the infectious arthrospores that cause a ringworm infection. Thus, pet owners who do not use flea protection on their pets or live in flea prone climates are at an increased risk of contracting ringworm.

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