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A bird pooped on my arm today and i put one of my ear buds back in my ear with the hand i wiped it off with. i then washed my hands, arms, ears, and the earbud i touched (it still works). will i be ok or am i still at risk of disease or infection?
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It is highly unlikely that you would get any disorder from this incident. In case you get fever, and/or cough, it would be prudent to see a doctor, in the rare eventuality of being exposed to psittacosis. Visit this site for info: https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/atypical/psittacosis/index.html Wish you good health!
Answered 5/21/2021
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