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I have a fugal infection in my right armpit. can it be spread to other areas of my body by using the same bar of soap and washing with my hands?
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No risk, no worry: Soap inhibits or kills most bacteria and fungi. You won't spread it by washing with soap.
Answered 7/9/2017
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