India, July 11 -- Rescuing cats and dogs is an amazing act of service, and even petting the strays on the street instantly lifts our mood. However, it does pose a number of health hazards, a common one being ringworm.

While the name suggests otherwise, ringworm is not related to any worm; it is a skin condition often transmitted from cats to humans.

Taking to Instagram on July 10, Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine, explained what it is and how one can protect themselves from it without avoiding our furry friends.

According to Dr Sood, it is perfectly possible for humans to catch ringworms from a cat. In fact, rescue cats and kittens are one of the most common ways people are ex...