Odd Ringworm Diagnosis: Not M. Canis

[Valtiel84]

Hi all,

My cat Sebastian was diagnosed with ringworm after my boyfriend and I broke out with what appeared to be ringworm. My vet did a culture and said it was the ringworm Microsporum canis. I really hated how they were treating this so I went to a dermatologist. She did a PCR 3 weeks after the initial culture and it came back Microsporum gypseum. Any one have cats that have had that type? She had never seen that in a cat before.

Thanks

 

[mrsgreenjeens]

Most people simply say they or their cats have ringworm and never delve down any further than that. I'm not sure that it really matters though, does it. From what I can tell, the treatment is still the same, and you will still probably never know who got it first, you, your boyfriend, or your cat . I just hope you getting it contained as it can be daunting!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

After doing a bit of googling and reading, as usual, I agree with mrsgreenjeens ! I am including a link to an article that really just reiterates that cats can have either, and that the treatment is the same. However, they DO have a free "Ask a Vet" button, so you might find that useful!

Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) in Cats