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Does eating leads of pencil causes throat infection which lasts for many days?
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Pencil lead is graphite, an inert substance not known to be a problem. The behavior of eating odd objects does expose a person to the germs they carry on their outer surface. I would encourage you to not put anything but food & fluids into your mouth, preferably after washing your hands/fingers.
Answered 12/25/2022
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No. Eating pencil lead is harmless though a bad habit. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 12/25/2022
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