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My gym offers towels for use. what viruses or bacteria etc could i get exposed to from using gym towels?

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Dr. John Washburn answered

No added risk: As long as they are washing the towels properly there is no added risk for infection.

Dr Pflugner agreed

Answered 7/6/2012

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A member asked:

My gym offers towels for use. what viruses or bacteria etc could i get exposed to from using gym towels?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Washburn answered

Dr Pflugner agreed

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