The most common type of fungus found in cats is Microsporum canis, which causes skin diseases. This typically occurs due to moisture accumulation, with long-haired cats being more susceptible than short-haired ones. An easy way to observe symptoms is to check the affected areas on the cat’s skin, where there may be patches of hair loss, redness, dryness, and possibly flaky or scaly skin. If left untreated, owners also risk contracting the fungal infection from their cats through contact, leading to similar skin conditions.
Immediate symptoms in humans include red circular rashes with flaky patches appearing across the body. These can start as single circles and spread to other areas upon contact, potentially causing additional red rashes of varying sizes on different parts of the body.