Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
TABLE 2.7
Some Characteristics of Miscellaneous Disease
Disease
Etiologic Agent
Reservoir
Transmission
Incubation
Period
Control
Ringworm of scalp
(tinea capitis)
Microsporum
and
Trichophyton
Infected dogs,
cats, cattle
Contact with contaminated
barber clippers, toilet
articles or clothing, dogs,
cats, cattle, backs of seats in
theaters, planes, and
railroads
10 - 14 days
Survey of children with
wood lamp; education about
contact with dogs, cats,
infected children; reporting
to school and health
authorities; treatment of
infected children, pets, and
farm animals; investigation
of source.
Ringworm of body
(tinea corporis)
Epidermophyton
floccosum,
Microsporum,
trichophyton
Skin lesions of
infected humans
or animal
Direct contact with infected
person or contaminated
floors, shower stalls,
benches, towels, etc.;
lesions of infected persons
or animals
4 - 14 days
Hot water laundering of
towels; fungicidal treatment
of floors, benches, mats,
shower stalls with creosol
or equal. exclusion of
infected persons from pools
and gyms. Treatment of
infected persons, pets, and
animals. Cleanliness,
