Cats with moss playing on the sofa are not contagious

Can skin fungal diseases such as ringworm in cats infect people?

Dermatomycosis is a problem that every dog parent will encounter, so will children's dermatomycosis infect us, let me explain it specifically.

It has been found that there are 5 fungi that can cause skin diseases in dogs and cats, including Microspora canis, Microspora gypsumiformis, Trichophyllum barbaensis, Microspora auduina and Microspora proteum, of which Microspora canis is the most common, followed by Microspora gypsumiform.

First, let's talk about Microspora canis. 70% of the fungus is caused by this fungus, mainly in the skin to form a circular crust, although it is called Canine microsporum, but it can also infect cats and cats, and it can occur all year round. Microsporum canis mainly causes tinea capitis in humans.

Microspora gypsum lives in the soil, people are also susceptible, the disease is more acute, the lesion is serious, sometimes causes large-scale skin lesions, it is easy to secondary bacterial infection, local exudative suppuration, and can continue for months or even years after becoming chronic. Microspora auduis and Trichophyllum barbae are generally transmitted from humans to dogs, cats and cats, and the possibility of transmission from dogs and cats to humans is very small, the former mainly causes tinea capitis in children, and the latter is the main pathogen of athlete's foot in the United States.

So how are fungi transmitted? It is mainly transmitted by direct contact, but indirect infection can also be caused by contact with contaminated utensils, combs, scissors, mats, etc. However, after all, fungi are different from bacteria and viruses, they are not very contagious, and they are generally infected when the body's immunity decreases and immunity declines, such as the use of hormones in large quantities, and some immune diseases.

In addition, it is possible to be malnourished, weak or in a hot and humid climate. Therefore, as long as your immunity is normal, you usually pay attention to hygiene and cleanliness, even if you have fungus, as long as you pay attention not to close contact, there is nothing to worry about. It is worth noting that when the dermatomycosis is cured, it is resistant to reinfection with the same skin fungus, which can last for one year or half a year, and some cats can be up to 2 years.

In addition, some fungal diseases are self-limiting, untreated, and can be cured on their own.

It will definitely have an effect, moss is a skin disease, and it is transmitted through contact.