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I have fungal nail infection that i am going to dr about. my baby was playing and touched my toenail . will they get sick ?

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Your baby will be fine. Very little transfer of fungal infection this way so just take care of your baby as you usually might.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/25/2023

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