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I am due to have gallbladder surgery but have a small patch of ringworm on my hand which i am treating with cream. im worried that if i go for surgery while its there i will be turned away. ?
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Shouldn't be : These not a reason to delay/reschedule/cancel a surgery. They have little chance of spreading to others when properly covered.
Answered 8/18/2019
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