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In a panic used public self flushing toilet & while sitting it flushed a drop of water splashed on me i how likely contracted a disease ?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Unlikely: While the bacterial load on a public toilet is expected to be high, the risks of getting contaminated in such a scenario are slim to none.

Answered 10/7/2018

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A member asked:

In a panic used public self flushing toilet & while sitting it flushed a drop of water splashed on me i how likely contracted a disease ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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