Ringworm is a communicable disease which is caused by fungus growth. It can spread when there is a direct contact with someone who already has the problem. It can also spread indirectly by using materials used by a person affected by the problem. |
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The ringworm found on animals can assume different manifestations. It is the most common skin disease in cats and is also found in other animals like dogs, hedgehogs, lambs, rabbits, chinchillas, cattle, ferrets, and horses.
In animals that are infected with ringworm, arthrospores develop that can be seen in the region of the affected area -- skin, nails, hair. Lesions that appear on the skin can be of various shapes and not always in the shape of a ring.
The ringworm infection is accompanied by hair loss, mostly in patches that may vanish and resurface in any region. The infection can be itchy and will lead to the animal scratching and, maybe, hurting itself with its claws. Often pets bite the affected region and it becomes sores and this could lead to an infection.
In animals, the rash or sore soon changes appearance. The red color disappears from the center and instead there is an appearance of a ring-like formation. The outer periphery of this ring remains raised as compared to the rest of the region. If the infection becomes really severe, a number of rings might develop that might even overlap.
A point to remember is that an animal that is the carrier and transmitter of the infection might not even show the symptoms.
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