Q:  Who is more likely to get nail fungus?

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Many people are at risk for getting nail fungus: - People who share locker rooms, bathrooms, showers, and swimming pools. - Anyone whose feet sweat a lot at work or at play - People who are hard on their feet, such as athletes, runners, and dancers. - People who have had athlete's foot in the past (a fungal skin infection that makes the skin between the toes get itchy and sore and causes it to crack or peel). - People who get manicures or pedicures in salons that don't keep nail clippers, emery boards, and other tools clean. - People over 65 years of age. - People with medical problems, such as poor circulation (blood flow), diabetes, or immune system disease (such as AIDS or HIV infection).

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