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Accidentally touched bathroom floor and forgot to wash hands before eating. should i be worried?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worries: This isn't a risk for any important health problem. Don't worry about it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/25/2019

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A member asked:

Accidentally touched bathroom floor and forgot to wash hands before eating. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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