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A member asked:

I fell and i licked the dirty floor of a public place. it tasted bitter and salty. will i be ok?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Most of the time it should be okay, but you need to watch if get any symptoms.

Answered 2/10/2016

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