Patient's question:
I am a female, 21 years old, and currently a university student. Recently, a classmate in my dormitory seemed to be infected with mold. I remembered that my clothes might have been washed together with hers. I am wondering if washing clothes with mold can be contagious?Doctor's answer:
Candidiasis is a relatively common gynecological disease at present, caused by fungal infection. Fungi are contagious, so if your close-fitting clothing is washed together with the patient's close-fitting clothing, there is a possibility of infection. It is recommended to wash the clothes separately from those of fungal patients. Additionally, it is important to use bath towels, bathtubs, and other items separately and strive to have one set per person, which can effectively prevent self-infection with fungi.