A Ringworm Cleaning Protocol For Veterinary Exam Rooms | Steroplast Healthcare

Dermatophytosis, otherwise known as Ringworm, is a fungal infection that can attack the fur and skin of dogs and cats. Ringworm has a high infection rate because of how easy it is to pass through contact but also fomites.
In this video we explain how to create a cleaning protocol to prevent the spread of ringworm in veterinary clinics.
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Ringworm has a high infection rate because of how easy it is to pass through contact but also fomites.
“50% of people exposed to infected cats develop ringworm lesions and that in approximately 70% of all households with an infected cat, at least one person became infected.” - Manhattan Cats
A ringworm cleaning procedure involves a 2-step protocol: cleaning to remove hair and material contaminated with ringworm, and disinfecting to remove ringworm spores.
Ringworm Irradiation Procedure
1. Discard any porous materials like tissues and wipes into a biohazard bag. Remove non-porous tools to be cleaned and sterilised.
Use disinfectant wipes or a liquid detergent to clean surfaces, countertops, keyboards, seats, and other areas.
2. Liberally spray surfaces with a disinfectant spray or coat with your choice of liquid disinfectant. Follow instructions on the packaging to complete disinfection.
Bleach will kill 80% of fungal spores with one application when diluted at 1:10, but this makes cleaning processes longer and more tedious when you need to get on with other appointments.
The Steroclenz Rapid Surface Santisier will significantly speed up the cleaning process and make sure that the potential transmission of ringworm has been neutralised in just one round of coverage, cleaning and disinfecting at the same time.
Sterilising Instruments
Any non-porous tools that were used should be sterilised with a ringworm disinfectant to kill spores.
Use a sterilising solution like Milton Liquid Steriliser to kill off any dangerous spores. This steriliser:
Kills 99.9% of fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
Is effective for over 24 hours.
Does not require rinsing after use.