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I wiped my butt with a wipe i used to open a bathroom door handle will i get sick?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Probably not: Rectal area has bacteria and is more able to handle contamination. However if fecal oral contamination occurs illness is more likely. Washing hands may help reduce infection

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 10/7/2015

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A member asked:

I wiped my butt with a wipe i used to open a bathroom door handle will i get sick?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

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