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My partner has really bad ringworm. im having really bad anxiety over being around them as i am terrified of catching it, but dont want to seem horrible by avoiding. shall i distance myself until it is cleared just in case?

Q: my partner has really bad ringworm. im having really bad anxiety over being around them as i am terrified of catching it, but dont want to seem horrible by avoiding. shall i distance myself until it is cleared just in case?

: Yes, it can be contagious so it is reasonable that you should be distanced yourself until his lesions are cleared.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it can be contagious so it is reasonable that you should be distanced yourself until his lesions are cleared.

Answered 1/8/2023

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A member asked:

My partner has really bad ringworm. im having really bad anxiety over being around them as i am terrified of catching it, but dont want to seem horrible by avoiding. shall i distance myself until it is cleared just in case?

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