Ringworm

Ringworm
Question	Answer
Example
Can I still use the animal	Yes - take safety precautions
Commonly infected wildlife	Any Mammals
Is this animal infected	Infected animals have areas of thickened skin with hair loss on the head or legs Skin may be red Hair easily breaks away Lesions can be itchy
Can I get it	Yes By touching the skin and hair of infected animals
How bad can it get	May require medical attention
How can I protect myself and others	Wear disposable gloves Wash hands Disinfect work space Warning - Once infected, you can transmit ringworm to your family
Symptoms in humans	Skin lesions are: Red, circular, and spread outward Vary from dry and scaly to moist and crusty Often have a central healed area surrounded by a ring of infection Can be itchy
Is it safe for pets	No - Once infected, pets can be a source of infection to humans
What causes it	Fungi that grow in soil, on humans and animals (e.g., Microsporum canis)