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Is my cat's ear infection a risk to my suppressed immune system?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

If my cat has an ear issue, whether it bacterial, fungal, yeast or mites should I be concerned it could spread to me with suppressed immune system being on enbrel?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 9th, 2019

Ear mites, no but a bacteria, yeast or fungus, a high likelihood if you are immunosuppressed. I suggest you have the cat tested by your vet so you know what you are dealing with. Regardless, he needs to be treated if he has an ear issue. If this is ringworm you there is a high probability that you will get it.

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