A member asked:

Can you get a finger infection if you touch smelly moist dog treats? they leave a smell on your hand (i washed my hands now im scared to take a shower?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry. You've also asked about other no-risk situations, such as a dusty room. You may be germaphobic, i.e. excessive or irrational fear of infection and contamination. If such thoughts or fears are frequent, get professional counseling. Germophobia can be a sign of later serious mental health disability. In any case, a shower would reduce any risk, not raise it further.

Answered 9/25/2021

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