United Kingdom
A 19-year-old male asked:

I have athletes foot and fungus nail infection on 2 toes.. if i went swimming would i contaminate the water & spread the fungus to my hair, groin ect ?

1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nguyen Nguyen
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Not likely: Athlete foot and nail fungus don't get transmitted to the same person just by swimming in water. At the same time, it is a difficult infection to get rid of and you may need strong prescription from a doctor
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Last updated Oct 19, 2017

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.