What Are Skin Infections?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
8. Are Skin Infections Contagious?
Skin infections can be contagious. You should minimize contact with others to avoid spreading the underlying cause. Treatment with an appropriate medicine can reduce its infectiousness and the chance of you spreading it.
If you think you have come into contact with a pathogen that could cause an infection, wash the affected area as soon as possible. It also helps to keep any open wounds or patches of broken skin protected so infections cannot penetrate the skin.
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