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Could use your help docs! a friend had ringworm and she came over and sat on my couch. could i catch from contact with my couch?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Stop worrying: Ringworm fungi are everywhere. It's dumb luck and nobody knows exactly why one person catches it at a particular time. I'm glad you've got a good friend; don't worry about it.

Answered 9/14/2016

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A member asked:

Could use your help docs! a friend had ringworm and she came over and sat on my couch. could i catch from contact with my couch?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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