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Some time ago, netizens were shocked by a video uploaded by a woman who claimed to have rashes all over her body. After being traced, the woman named Novelin turned out to have ringworm which was transmitted through her brother’s cat.
The owner of the TikTok account @mbulthecat said that initially only one ringworm appeared on his body, but over time the ringworm spread to his thighs, legs, stomach and other body parts. The healing process carried out by the woman, who is known to be from Jakarta, takes up to 6 months.
So what is ringworm, and is it true that cats can transmit ringworm to humans?
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Quoted from HealthlineRingworm or commonly called ringworm is a type of fungal infection that occurs on the skin. In medical terms, ringworm or ringworm is also known as dermatophytosis, dermatophyte infection, or tinea.
Ringworm is usually used specifically to describe tinea corporis (ringworm of the body) or tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp). However, it is also sometimes used to describe tinea infections in other areas, such as tinea cruris (ringworm of the groin).
Ringworm can spread in several parts of the body, such as the scalp, feet, hands, nails, groin, and beard area. Symptoms caused by these infections also vary, including:
- Itching
- Spots or scales that are generally red, brown, or gray
- The infection area resembles a ring
- Spread all over the body
Causes of Ringworm
There are about 40 species of herbs that can cause a person to experience ringworm. However, it usually occurs as a result of fungi belonging to the Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton groups.
Generally, the fungus can live on a person’s skin or other surfaces, especially in damp areas. Not only that, these herbs can also live for a long time as spores in the soil.
NEXT: Types and Methods of Transmission of Ringworm
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