I. Why is ringworm contagious to humans
The ringworm is contagious to humans. Because cat ringworm is a skin disease, the cause is usually a fungal infection such as some animal-friendly Microsporum canis. Ringworm is a zoonotic disease, and it is easy to get ringworm when people are in close contact with cats with ringworm, and it spreads very quickly. When people are infected with cat ringworm, the symptoms are round, oval red patches on the skin, obvious itching symptoms, and slight peeling symptoms.
So when pets find cats with ringworm, they should isolate the sick cat in time to block the source of infection, and then shave the hair on the ringworm lesions, and then use Finoen skin spray and husband. Ante ointment treats cat ringworm, pay attention to wear gloves when giving medicine to cats, and wash hands afterwards.
Second, why is cat folliculitis difficult to infect humans
cat black The chin is not contagious, just like the blackheads on the nose. Folliculitis is just a skin inflammation caused by endocrine disorders, which is caused by bacterial infection, because cocci are bacteria that resident on the skin of cats, and folliculitis is usually caused by excessive reproduction of cocci due to blocked hair follicles, parasites, etc. of. Common coccal infections are not contagious to other cats, let alone humans.
Can feline folliculitis be contagious to cats?
Although under normal circumstances, folliculitis in cats is not easily transmitted to other cats, if the skin barrier of cats is damaged, it may also be transmitted to other cats when they come into contact with healthy cats. Because folliculitis may be a pathological symptom caused by endocrine, it is usually caused by bacterial, fungal and mites infection. Some fungi and mites are contagious under special conditions. Therefore, when cats are found to be infected with mites or fungi, it is necessary to keep sick cats and healthy cats in isolation in time to avoid mutual infection between cats, and also to the living environment of cats. Do a good job of sanitation and disinfection.
Four. What to do if cats have folliculitis
Folliculitis in cats Symptoms are usually erythema, papules, and pustules on the affected area. If it is a kitten, bacterial folliculitis is generally a secondary infection. The more common one is the decline of skin immunity caused by mite infection, which leads to secondary bacterial infection. It is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination to determine the cause, and then use targeted drug treatment according to the cause.
For example: Bacterial folliculitis can use skin spray and zinc oxide ointment; folliculitis caused by parasitic infection requires precursor worms, and then medication according to the bacteria of secondary infection; if folliculitis Severe inflammation requires a medicated bath with a shampoo
suitable for pyoderma, followed by a dermatological drug to reduce skin infection and promote repair.
There are many causes of folliculitis in cats, so if you treat it at home without examination, even if cured, it is easier to relapse if the cause is not identified, so it is recommended to consult one-on-one in advance before taking medicine Oh pet doctor!
