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I used a public restroom when lowering the toilet seat i scratched my finger. fluid from the seat got onto my finger. i washed my hands after im not sure if there was a tear or any blood. should i be concerned with contracting a bacteria or virus?
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The only possible contamination would be in the form of a fecal oral type of microorganism in case hand hygiene is not followed properly. In your case, you washed your hands and suffered no visible wound, risk is essentially nil.
Answered 1/23/2023
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This sort of thing almost never leads to infection. If there was some small risk, washing your hands took care of it. Don't worry.
Answered 1/28/2023
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