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yes because during surgeries (an example) where the cut is made there might be bacteria and the bacteria might infect the cut, causing the person an infection. Because of organisms that live in skin, it cannot be "sterilized" like inanimate objects. The use of antimicrobials reduces the amount of pathogenic organisms to prevent their introduction into the body by breaks in the skin causing infection. The skin, which is an organ, protects the body from infection.

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