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Which of these actions is likely to spread pathogens in the environment?

Cupping mouth while coughing

Touching wounds

Wiping door knobs

Washing fruits

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Answer:

Touching wounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Covering your mouth when coughing will prevent the spread of germs. So will wiping doorknobs and washing fruit. When touching wounds, you can spread pathogens on your hands into the wound. So, the answer is B, touching wounds.

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User Josh Thomas
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Touching Wounds

Explain: Well especially if ur hands are dirty touching ur wounds can lead to an infection to where the wound is, so this one is likely to spread pathogens
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