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Eczema and exposure

I have read through the postings and have seen a couple exposures questions related to eczema or cracks/chapped hands and had a quick question about possible exposure.

On my birthday two and a half weeks ago, my friends ordered strippers/csw's off of craigs list for entertainment.  They did not seem very high class.

I didn't indulge besides more than a lap dance, which I know is no risk.

The strippers did a little show with a beer bottle and a wine bottle.  Anally and vaginally on each other w/lubricant.

Once they left, not thinking i picked up these bottles with my hands probably 3-5 minutes later. I also used the sink to wash my hands (that one of my buddies uses to wash his hands after he fingered the strippers.)  I was worried because my hands were chapped and I sometimes have small cuts by my nails from my eczema.  Am I at any risk with my hands or if I rubbed my eyes after picking up the bottles.  (I did not notice any blood on the bottles)

After reading some other postings I normally would not be worried but in the last 2 weeks, i have had sore through/swollen glands in neck/ a few episodes of Diarhea/ Fatigue.  I believe the sore throat has been from a stuffy nose which I know is not commonly related to ARS.  But I have not felt myself for over a week, stiff neck, some muscle aches.  I know I'm probably over thinking the situation, but I wanted to error on the side of caution and assess my risk.

Thanks for the help
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Thanks Teak, I appreciate the reassurance. Probably just anxiety getting the best out of me.
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You had no risk.
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