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I was using a paper towel dispenser and i felt something splash on my face. can this cause and infection/disease? or is this just my anxiety?
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Probablyoverreacting: There is always a possibility of acquiring a minor viral illness from public surfaces, which is why it is a good idea to wash your hands regularly (after using the toilet, before, eating, etc). The substance splashing on you from a paper towel dispenser was probably water from someone who had just washed their hands. So, the risk is probably very low.
Answered 3/15/2016
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