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Had to clean up some dog feces. while walking my dog. accidentally touched my nose and lower lip little after. can i get sick? im worried.

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Doubt it: Doubt it You should thoroughly wash the areas but it’s unlikely that you’re going to get any type of infection from that

Answered 1/7/2019

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A member asked:

Had to clean up some dog feces. while walking my dog. accidentally touched my nose and lower lip little after. can i get sick? im worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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