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Can my baby get ringworm from my own athlete's foot rash?
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Unlikely: Unlikely to pass fungal infection from your feet to your baby. Fungus that causes athlete's foot is different from fungus that causes ringworm. Follow up with your doctor if your baby has a concerning rash.
Answered 5/25/2017
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Possible, not likely: It would take prolonged periods of contact for this to happen. I do not expect the baby to get ringworm from your athletes foot.
Answered 5/27/2017
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