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My water is off i brought water bottles & hand sanitizer. can using hand sanitizer more than washing your hands cause bacterial resistance or mrsa?
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Wouldn't worry: Regular use on a personal level is unlikely to trigger any significant changes in your local. This is a theoretical issue but not a practical risk. Many physicians, routinely uses hand sanitizer between patients instead of hand washing. It accomplishes the same goal in a fraction of the time with less mess.
Answered 4/4/2018
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