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occupational health & safety /wsu animal contact program
Ringworm (Dermatomycoses)
Personnel exposed to infected animals
Many species of animals are susceptible to fungi that cause the condition
known as ringworm. The skin lesion usually spreads in a circular manner from the
original point of infection, giving rise to the term "ringworm." The
complicating factor is that cats and rabbits may be asymptomatic carriers of the
pathogens which can cause the condition in humans.
In humans, the disease usually consists of small, scaly, semibald, grayish
patches with broken, lusterless hairs and itching. Transmission of the disease
is by direct contact with an infected animal. Personal hygiene is the best
method of prevention and one should obtain medical assistance if the lesions are
noted.
URL: http://www.ehs.wsu.edu/acp/ringworm.asp
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Revised
02/02/01
Reviewed
07/25/07
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