Ringworm
Ringworm (Dermatomycoses)
Personnel exposed to infected animals
Many species of animals are susceptible to fungi that cause the condition known as ringworm. The skin lesion usually spreads in a circular manner from the original point of infection, giving rise to the term “ringworm.” The complicating factor is that cats and rabbits may be asymptomatic carriers of the pathogens which can cause the condition in humans.
In humans, the disease usually consists of small, scaly, semibald, grayish patches with broken, lusterless hairs and itching. Transmission of the disease is by direct contact with an infected animal. Personal hygiene is the best method of prevention and one should obtain medical assistance if the lesions are noted.