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Yesterday, i touched a friend on the upper arm (3 sec)where they had a ringworm infection (unbeknownst to me obviously) they brought this to my attention and i immediately washed my hands and used hand sanitizer. is it likely i will contract ringworm?
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not so much. It is hard to transfer in a setting like you describe. It is certainly much less transferable than staph or strep. I wouldn't worry about it.
Answered 10/3/2022
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Ring worm is highly unlikely to get a foothold on your palm or palmer surface of fingers. Ringworm in general is not that contagious. Wish you good health!
Answered 10/3/2022
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