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My two dogs both have ringworm. How long is it contagious

 
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My two dogs both have ringworm. How long is it contagious to humans

 

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Type of Dog: Lab
Dog's Gender: Female
Dog's Age: 8
Name of Dog: Lexi
What have you tried so far?: Also 2nd dog. Male. 6mos. Luke

Submitted: 278 days and 21 hours ago.
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Expert:  Dr. R. Bora replied278 days and 21 hours ago.

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The dogs will remain infectious (able to transmit it to another person) as long as the ringworm fungus remains present in the skin lesion. The ringworm fungus is no longer present when the lesion starts to shrink.


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Expert:  Dr. R. Bora replied278 days and 21 hours ago.

Just want to add that :Since your dog has been infected with ringworm, it is important to thoroughly disinfect the home to rid the environment of any remaining fungal spores after treatment.


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