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A member asked:
Washes raw chicken bcz didnt smell good. that water splashed to my face/nose. is that dangerous. could i get sallmonella o ecoli to my brain from nose?
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No: Wash the area with soap and water and you should be fine - there is a barrier between your brain and nose that bacteria can not pass.
Answered 11/18/2014
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