i cut my hand while cleaning the catch outside my apartment, nothing major just around the knuckles.  anyway i fear that my open cuts were exposed to fecal matter and toilet water from unclogging the pipe.  i cleaned my hands afterward with antibacterial soap and also took a shower.  should i be worried about infection or ecoli? what should i be on the lookout for?
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is possible that infection can occur though the risk would have been reduced with the use of antibacterial soap. Signs and symptoms of infection are: redness, swelling, increased warmth, tenderness, discharge from the cutout can watch for these indicators. You may want to apply a topical antibiotic to further reduce the risk. I hope this helps