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If you touch urine from the ground of a public washroom can you get aids or hepatitis?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: You cannot get AIDS or hepatitis from touching urine.

Dr Juchau and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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