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A member asked:
Is there any risk of contracting athletes foot if you never go to locker rooms or indoor pools?
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Lower than if you do: Just keep your foot dry and clean. Do not worry.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Atheltes foot fungas can reside on any moist surface. You are decreaseing your chances by not exposing your self to pools and locker rooms that have a high amount of traffic from people and moisture.
Answered 11/7/2014
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