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A member asked:
How does one contract toenail fungus?
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Fungus lives : Everywhere. It particularly likes dark, wet moist areas so your toenail is a perfect breeding ground as it goes into shoes and socks.
Answered 8/19/2012
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Several ways.: Hereditary causes, trauma, low immunity, skin fungus and poor circulation as well as other systemic condition are all possibilities.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Direct entry: Injury, athletse foot, poor hygene are some causes.
Answered 9/28/2016
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