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Can a poison oak rash be transmitted through a public swimming pool?
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No: Poison Oak is caused by an allergic contact reaction to the chemical urushiol which is found in the leaves. It cannot be transmitted in a pool or by skin to skin contact once the chemical is no longer on your skin (after washing).
Answered 1/25/2015
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