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I am fostering a cat who has been diagnosed with ringworm. right now i have 2 tiny lesions. they are not pruritic. do i need to see a doctor?

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Dr. Robert Killian
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 29 years experience
Ringworm: Ringworm can be treated with anti-fungal medications. These are readily available without a doctors prescription.
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