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I wiped with a wipe i used to open a bathroom door handle that i share with 4 different ppl am i going to get sick?

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Hopefully not...: Try to wash your hands carefully each time. This is one of the best methods to prevent the spread of disease. And don't worry too much--everyone forgets now and again.

Answered 10/7/2015

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