Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Pennsylvania
Ringworm And Pregnancy Posted: 03-15-06 13:20pm
I just got a kitten about 4 weeks ago.
And now I am have developed ringworm. I
have read on the internet that the most
comon form of catching ringworm is from
you pet (cat or dog) I am going to my
family dr this week for treatment. I am
concerned I just missed a period and I
might be pregnant. I am just afraid that
the ringworm/fungus will hurt the baby?
Does any one know? Anyone ever developed
ringworm during their pregnancy?
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diamondsz
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Posted: 03-15-06 13:28pm
Just have it treated right away, they
usually give u a topical antifungal cream
to rub on the ringworm) just so u dont
freak out its not actually a worm its
actually bacteria/fungus (i had it and
this what dr said) I have a massive phobia
of worms and it can be spread so make sure
if u touch it to wash ur hands or when u
apply the cream wash ur hands before and
after!!
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Syoung0413
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Thanks For the Advice Posted: 03-15-06 13:32pm
Thank you so much for the advice. I will
make sure I wash really well. I have an
appointment to take that cat to the vet
also. I hope this is cleared up very
soon...It is itchy!
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Rodge
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Posted: 03-15-06 16:04pm
If you are pregnant, remember to be very
careful around the cat's litter box. Wear
gloves while handling it .A.N.D wash your
hands afterwards. It's not necessary to
stay away from it, though. I've heard of
people who have completely neglected their
cats because they got pregnant. :(
i love cats. What's your kitten like?
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oh_mommy
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Posted: 03-16-06 02:44am
I didnt know you had to be so careful
around a litterbox if ur pregnant, my
kittens litterbox is in my room cause my
dad wont let me put it anywhere else..
My kitten is 5 months old, he's black and
white..
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Posted: 03-16-06 14:33pm
oh_mommy
wrote:
i didnt know you had to be
so careful around a litterbox if ur
pregnant, my kittens litterbox is in my
room cause my dad wont let me put it
anywhere else.. My kitten is 5 months
old, he's black and white..
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Posted: 03-16-06 14:36pm
Just another tidbit of info I thought I
had ringworm and got that antifungal cream
but it was eczema, I know u can buy
hydrocortisone cream over the counter but
talk to ur dr first they will know what it
is!!
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Syoung0413
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Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Pennsylvania
Posted: 03-16-06 17:42pm
I tried the anti itch cream before I knew
what it was. The dr said it would only
mask the itch not kill the fungus. The
dr said that there is no known cases of
ringworm cases hurting the fetus.. I am
so glad...I was really worried.
My kittens is about 4 mo old. Her name
is maggie mae. She is a calico. And
she loves to sleep on my lap all day long.
She is a good baby.
