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Ringworm question
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I've search via google and the cat faq but could not find an answer to this question. Can a cat get ringworm more than once? tia |
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On 2005-04-28 15:42:49 -0700, richie said:
good day, I've search via google and the cat faq but could not find an answer to this question. Can a cat get ringworm more than once? tia Yes... it's a fungus that can remain in the environment for extended periods. IIRC, it's the same fungus as human athlete's foot. Katrina |
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Katrina wrote: Yes... it's a fungus that can remain in the environment for extended periods. IIRC, it's the same fungus as human athlete's foot. Katrina It's actually a dermatophyte - a primitive plant - not a fungus, although it's treated like a fungus and often called a fungus. Microsporum canis is the most common causative agent for feline ringworm; human ringworm is caused by Tricophyton rubrum or mentagrophytes, and less commonly Microsporum canis. You can get reinfected multiple times, from any of these organisms. -L. |
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richie wrote: good day, I've search via google and the cat faq but could not find an answer to this question. Can a cat get ringworm more than once? tia Yeah, they can get it more than once. In my experience, some cats (and humans) are just more susceptible. I've never gotten it and have handled dozens of cats with ringworm. Frank actually caught ringworm probably from spores off my clothing. The other cats never got it. Sherry |
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On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:42:49 -0700, richie wrote:
Can a cat get ringworm more than once? Yes. There's no acquired immunity. |
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