If someone has a cut on their nose from shaving, why is it rarely infected?

Question

To the best of my understanding your nose is home to countless germs encapsulated from reaching your lungs. If you get a cut inside it, or near it, why would you not ALWAYS get sick since those germs would have a straight pathway into your body?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Maybe because most of the time it is a very small or minor cut? But your body will also fight off most germs and you never miss a beat.