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🌟 Ringworm🌟
Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection caused by a fungus—not a worm! 🐛❌
It often appears as a ring-shaped rash on the skin 🌀 and can affect both people 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 and animals 🐾.

⚡ Did You Know?
Athlete's foot, jock itch, and fungal nail infections are all forms of ringworm.

Who Can Get Ringworm?
Anyone! People in close contact with infected animals (dogs, cats, or pet rats are at higher risk.🐶😺🐀)

How Do You Get Ringworm?
🐕 Contact with infected animal skin or fur.
🧺 Touching contaminated objects like blankets or towels.

Think Your Pet Has Ringworm?
🐾 Have a veterinarian 🩺 check your pet. Treatment may include shampoos 🧴, creams, or pills 💊.
💡 Protect Yourself & Others:
🏠 Isolate the infected pet.
✋ Limit contact to necessary care.
🧤 Wear gloves and long sleeves when handling your pet.
🧹 Clean and vacuum pet areas.
🧼 Disinfect surfaces with bleach (1/4 cup per gallon water) or a fungal disinfectant.

FAQs
❓ Can ringworm go away on it's own?
✅ Yes, but it can take weeks to months. Treatment speeds recovery and prevents spread.

❓ When does it stop being contagious?
⏱️ 48 hours after starting antifungal treatment.

❓ Can you get ringworm from a pet?
🐕 Yes! Consult your vet for proper precautions.

❓ Do you need to quarantine?
🚫 No, but start treatment ASAP to avoid spreading.

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