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Can i really catch a nail disease from the shower at my gym?
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Yes: If the previous person had a fungal disease and/or the shower has not been cleaned/disinfected recently, you can catch the disease.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Yes: Yes it is possible to pick up a fungal infection from an unclean shower at the gym, however, is is probably more common to pick up athletes foot (tinea pedis) before you would pick up a toenail fungus.
Answered 9/28/2016
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