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microbes transmission issue

I put my hand on the pavement. few mins later I touched the outside of my ear(close to the cheek side) can microbes enter the ear canal from that incident ??? its very important for me to know

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I wouldn't worry about this especially if you didn't put your fingers into your ear.
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No, if you didn't put your fingers inside your ear they can't travel inside the ear from the skin outside your ear. You should be fine.
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