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Are there any diseases i can get from walking barefoot in the shower at the fitness center?
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Atheletes foot: Or other fungal infections are common in such areas.
Answered 9/16/2017
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Warts, athletes foot: In addition to athlete's foot - which is a fungal infection - people can pick up plantar warts, which are caused by viruses. This is how plantar warts are commonly passed among family members. If i were you, i'd always use flip-flops in the fitness center shower!
Answered 12/9/2013
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