from estimates of virus titres in nasal washings and on fingers , and of amounts transferred by rubbing , it was concluded that apread of colds is unlikely to occur via objects contaminated by the hands of the virus-shedder , but that a receipient might pick up enough virus on his fingers by direct contact with heavily infected skin or secretions to constitute a risk of self-inoculation via the conjunctiva or nostril .
C0018563
hands
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fingers