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Roomate's cat got into my room and i have some reason to believe that it was on my computer, top of my dresser, desk. i don't know where else it has been but i tried sanitizing as much as i could. frustrating. am i at risk for getting sick?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Low: Although risk of infection possible. In this incidence the risk is very low. I think your actions are sufficient to resolve the issue.

Answered 3/22/2020

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