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Ringworm transmission

A skin disease that can be transmitted through direct contact with an infected animal.

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Are there any documented cases of humans contracting diseases from dogs during sexual contact?

There are well-documented zoonotic infections that dogs can transmit to humans through saliva, feces, urine, skin contact or reproductive secretions — examples include ringworm, capnocytophaga from sa...

Jan 13, 2026

How do food and waterborne parasites differ from vector-borne parasites in infection risk and prevention?

Food- and waterborne parasites infect people primarily through ingestion of contaminated food, water or environments and are closely tied to sanitation, poverty, and food habits, whereas vector-borne ...