Fungal Infection Exposure Risk

[Trish]

My best friend is supposed to be visiting from New York in about a week and half. She just emailed me to say that she has some kind of fungal infection, she thinks possibly ringworm, picked up from one of the kids, possibly, she’s not sure.

She is going to treat it, but now I am concerned about her being around Max, who is immune-suppressed. Is this a silly concern? I know virtually nothing about fungal infections, but I just worry about him being around anything contagious.

[Vally]

Hey Trish, it seems to be more people ask it the other way around, can people get it from animals, and the answer is yes. I’m just googling is and it seems that yes animals can get it from people.

No it’s not a silly concern at all. We seem to worry about everything now. See what others say, otherwise it might be good to check with the vet. Maybe contact will need to be kept to a minimum.

Vally & Bingo

[admin]

Hi Jen. That’s actually a very good wuestion and one I have thought of (being as I’m THE old woman in the shoe with SO many children…..) this myself. I fiubd this:

http://www.m.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ringworm-myths-facts

So, agree with Vally – not at all a silky concern. I would be too!!!

Love and hugs, Linda and Sadie

[Patrice]

Trish,
Willie picked up a ringworm infection from a harness borrowed from the orthopedic surgeon after he had knee surgery. That stuff is difficult to eliminate on surfaces of all kinds. I don’t doubt they cleaned the harness, but it is a persistent nasty thing.

It was a very difficult two weeks for us, a relatively expensive vet visit and a few very effective but expensive treatments. It was a battle with time as I watched more huge patches of hair fall out on one side of his body. If it wasn’t stopped it would have spread to many more areas of his body. Willie was in his harness 24/7 and we could not bath him with the medicated shampoo properly because of his knee. So everything had to be like a sponge bath.

But we did a great job and stopped it from spreading. It all healed within about 2 weeks.

I would ask her to stay away. Even if she thinks she is clean it can be all over her clothing and shoes, the car, on her body and even in her hair. I think an immunocompromised dog would have difficulty controlling this. Willie wasn’t, but he had just had surgical stress. Steer clear.
my best
patrice

[lynn]

Trish, I have to agree with all… no, it is not silly to ask that question and agree with Patrice… maybe it would be best if she put off a visit . Our dear fur children are at such risk they never faced before for all their life now. I will not allow certain people in my home…. for reason to protect my fur baby… they finally got it. Friends will understand. Wishing you luck as I know it can make you feel bad to have to say … but all in the end everyone understands and friendship’s go on. My best Lynn& Hayley

[Trish Aquilino]

Thanks, everyone. Sorry haven’t been back here, we had a medical emergency with my mother in law that stole our attention for a bit.

Luckily, my friend’s infection (whatever it was) has now cleared up, and is completely gone, so I don’t have to worry about it…whew. Am so glad. I really hate that this disease has me so hypervigilant about every little thing, I try not to let it become overwhelming, but I also want to make sure I don’t ever do anything to risk his progress. :) I so appreciate the support here.

[Linda]

Good to hear things are okay. I hope your mother-in-law is doing well.

Sorry about all the typos in my last post to you – sometimes I so misspell typing too fast and auto correct has a heyday!!!

Love and hugs, Linda and Sadie

[Vally]

Good news, Trish. Hope mum-in-law is okay.

Vally & Bingo
xxx