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A member asked:
I understand people spread bacteria&viral when scratch nose&don't wash.if they aren't sick is that still the case?if so,seems more pple would b sick??
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One would only: spread germs (bacteria, viruses) from the upper respiratory tract if they were present.
Answered 1/24/2015
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