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What happens if i have athletes foot for a long time?
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It gets worse: If left untreated the fungus can continue to spread and make it more difficult to treat.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Infection: Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that can be treated easily with natural and prescription medications... if left untreated, a bacterial infection could happen.
Answered 1/27/2017
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