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Can anyone tell me what can you do to lower your risk of getting infected by multiresistant bacteria when you go abroad?
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Avoidance: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching mouth, nose or eyes with unclean hands. Cough into crock of elbow. Stay away from people who are ill.
Answered 10/31/2015
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