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For infectious diseases to which we hAve background and regular exposure, Dr. McSwain's argument may have slight scientific support in non-immunosuppressed patients.  However, for NEW pathogens and in immunoSuppressed persons, handwashing is beneficial as are other universal precautions.  

K



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From: Ross Hofmeyr
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2009/5/1 McSwain, Norman E Jr. <nmcswai at tulane.edu>:
> The secret to good strong resistance is to never wash your hands. In that way you get a small dose of every thing and build up immunity.
> That is my practice
> Norman

I find adding regular picking of the nose helps.

Now I leave you to assess whether I am pulling your leg ;)
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