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If i touch a surface where staph was and then wash my hands, does staph still stay on my hands?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

May or may not: You'd have to vigorously wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 or 30 seconds to get rid of the staph.

Answered 6/18/2019

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A member asked:

If i touch a surface where staph was and then wash my hands, does staph still stay on my hands?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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