Is athletes foot a comunicable disease?

Answer 1

Yes! The fungus spreads and is notorious for being caught in locker room showers and communal showers in general. You aren't going to get it by normal contact such as shaking hands or even kissing. But if you play 'footsies' with someone who has it, you can get it.

Answer 2

Athlete's foot is a type of fungal infection that occurs in the foot area. It may appear as a red rash, have a slight odor, look like cottage cheese between the toes or cause dry, scaly, itchy skin. It is spread when contact with the bare foot is in contact with the fungal, or in a hot, wet enviorment in the feet area like sweaty socks. To prevent, change your socks frequently and avoid going barefoot in a public showers and wet enviorments.

Answer 3

No, it isn't. Foot odor can't be contagious.

Answer 4

Communal showers or amenities block showers provide a great hunting ground for this nasty bug.

Answer 5

athlete's foot is a noninfectious disease

Answer 6

No. its fungal

Answer 7

yes