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I do gardening and tend to raising fish. i like to handle both with my bare hands. is this okay? am i prone to germs, etc al?
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Exposure: I garden and fish too! I have done this for years and I have never gotten an infection. As long as you clean your hands after your activities. Actually I think more people need to garden and fish the world would be healthier!
Answered 11/28/2017
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