A patient is diagnosed with dermatomycosis. Which statement by the patient gives the nurse an idea of where the infection was acquired?

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Dermatomycosis is a fungal infection of the skin, often acquired in warm, moist environments where fungi thrive, such as showers at a gym or club. Regular hair washing, pet ownership, or buying organic foods are not directly associated with an increased risk of contracting dermatomycosis.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Dermatomycosis