"Cat fungus" dangers from raising animals
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"Cat fungus" dangers from raising animals
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Diseases that come from the slotxo animal husbandry that require the owner to be extra careful. There are many diseases. One of the diseases that may be found is "feline fungus", a fungal skin disease that is transmitted from pets to humans. What is the cause? And how should you take care of yourself and your pets? Sanook Health has information from Dr. Somsak Tanrattanakorn, Department of Dermatology. Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University
What is cat fungus?
There are several types of feline fungi that are most common and cause disease. Microsporum canis is a fungus that lives in the skin of an animal. Usually, it does not cause any disease in animals, but can be transmitted to humans through direct contact. Without the need for a wound It makes people infected with fungi from cats easily. Behaviors that lead to infection, such as holding, cuddling, and sharing the same bed.
Pet infection risk groups
People with weak immunity
child
The elderly
What was in the pet that caused the disease
Symptoms when infected with a feline fungus
There is a red rash on the skin that looks like a scaly circle around it, gradually expanding to a wider area. And feel itch all the time, if scratching and scratching fingers that scratch other areas may also cause that area to become infected with a fungus.
How to treat feline fungal infection
If there are few symptoms There are not many rashes 1-2 spots. Use fungicide for 3 weeks, the rash will gradually disappear.
If there are many symptoms A rash all over the body Both topical and oral medications must be used together. The duration of the treatment is 3 weeks or more.
However, after treating the infection May leave hyperpigmentation caused by infection And even though the fungus symptoms are cured Black marks from the infection will remain. It will fade on its own within 2-3 months and there is often no scar.
But found that some of them lived longer This is because there is a recurrence which is very common. Causing endless dark wrinkles The old mark hasn't disappeared yet. A new mark has arisen Making it unaware that the original mark has faded Therefore thought that it was for a long time But in fact, it is a recurrence of fungi.
Cat mold prevention And the reincarnation
Clean hands and organs after every contact with pets.
Clean pets regularly.
Clean items in the house that the pet is in contact with, such as sofas, pillows, rugs, etc.
If you have a feline fungal infection After healing the person, the pet should be taken for treatment.
Should not be in too much contact with pets, such as sharing the same bed.
Other than cats, can other pets cause a fungal infection to my pet?
In addition to cats, other pets Can cause the culture to become infected with the fungus as well If contact occurs and the pet has mold Therefore, proper cleanliness should be observed for both people, pets and household items.
Can pet fungus be transmitted from person to person?
Pet fungi can be transmitted from person to person. Through contact or sharing of things, such as wearing clothes together. But the symptoms are not as severe as animal contact. That is a cross-species contact |
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