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Can you get a fungus from rubbing or massaging somebody's feet that doesn't have fungus there?
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Not if they don't: You can't get a fungal infection from someone's feet unless they have a fungal infection on their feet. You can't catch what someone doesn't have.
Answered 3/22/2012
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No : Rubbing some ones feet that does not have fungus will not lead to you developing fungus.
Answered 11/24/2013
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No: I would suggest washing your hands afterwards though.
Answered 11/24/2013
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