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I was sitting on rusty playground equipment today and the rust transferred over to my skin what should i do about it?
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Not a problem: Rusty metal is only a concern if you get cut by it. If it is contaminated with a bacteria called C. Botulinum that can lead to a serious infection. intact skin in contact with dirty or rusty metal will not lead to any problems.
Answered 9/10/2019
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