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I notice people always scratch nose, probably getting something on hands&don't wash.if they r not sick,r they spreading anything to be worried about?
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Spread: When people scratch their nose and then do not wash their hands they are spreading bacteria and viral because the nose is full of bacteria and viruses
Answered 1/19/2015
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