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Three Kindergarten Children Contract Scalp Ringworm From Cat Feces in Sandbox
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By יונתן דושניצקי
First reported by Mako · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
Three kindergarten children in northern Israel contracted scalp ringworm after exposure to cat feces in their sandbox. The infection caused hair loss and required medical treatment. Experts warn of potential permanent scalp damage if diagnosis and treatment are delayed.
- 01Three children in a northern Israeli kindergarten contracted scalp ringworm from cat feces in the sandbox.
- 02The first case was a six-year-old girl whose scalp lesions and hair loss led to diagnosis.
- 03Cats defecating in the sandbox and infrequent sand replacement are suspected infection sources.
- 04Treatment includes oral antifungal drugs and special shampoo, reducing contagion risk quickly.
- 05Delayed diagnosis can cause scalp scarring and permanent hair loss, warns a pediatric dermatologist.
- 06Scalp ringworm remains common, with dozens of cases diagnosed weekly in Israel.
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