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Is there any risk of germ contact from the toilet seat cover hitting your back? i have ocd and this is really bothering me. i can't clean my entire back. my arms aren't that long. lol
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Toilet seat: This should not be an area of concern. It is not likely for you to be acquiring any disease causing organisms (germs) from the toilet seat touching your back. If this continues to be of concern you might check with your psychiatrist or psychologist and discuss this portion of your ocd. Good luck.
Answered 2/16/2014
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No: You are not likely to catch any disease from the toilet cover touching your back.
Answered 2/16/2014
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