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Many people use antimicrobial soap to kill bacteria on their hands. However, overuse may actually increase the risk of infection. How could this occur?
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This type of soap is used to kill bacteria on our hands, reducing the risk of infection. This is represented by the equation: \[ \text{Antimicrobial Soap + Hand Washing} \rightarrow \text{Reduced Bacteria} \] Show more…
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