Ringworm Ringworm is really a fungal infection, not a worm. Infection causes raised ring-like patterns on the skin and invades the superficial layers of the skin. Transmission is through contact with spores which can live for months or by direct contact with an infected dog or cat. Newly acquired dogs or cats should not be introduced to a household with other animals until the new dog or cat is checked by a veterinarian. Most cases of ringworm respond well to topical antifungals in both humans and animals.
Oral medications are also available.
Care should be taken to wash hands after handling a potentially infected animal. Because shedding hair can carry the fungus, a thorough airing out of the house will help. Salmonellosis Salmonellae are gram-negative rods and belong to the family Enterobacteriaceae. The most common forms of Salmonellae isolated in people living with AIDS are Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis. Poultry and poultry products such as eggs have also been implicated.