Ringworm glowing

Question

I have 2 fosters with ringworm and they do have the one that glows under black light. Does anyone know if the actual spores-(the reproductive parts) glow? What part of the ringworm is glowing?

I’m trying to figure out if I can see the spores around the house with the black light. I haven’t had any luck searching, blogs all seem to be tips about treating it and diagnosis, not telling me more about the organism.

I tried asking at the vet but was told “lots of things glow under black light” 😂 yeah I know that! I have been trying to keep any flaking skin on a piece of tape, then I can see the dull greenish glow that the fungus has, and not the white fibers of clothing, and other random stuff.

Posted Jul 20, 2023, 4:12 PM UTC

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