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Why must i wash hands after using toilet?
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Hygiene: You pick up bacteria on your hands and possible feces so you should wash your hands well sing happy birthday.
Answered 7/4/2014
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Protect others: After handling the source of the exit of your body products, there may be some contamination on your hands. You was for aesthetic purposes of course, but also to limit the possibility of spreading illness. Many diseases have been traced to persons who have failed to do this hygienic step.
Answered 7/4/2014
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