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I was on my way to work walking down a staircase in a parking garage when i saw someones feces (i know, very gross) at the bottom of the stairs. i was like nope and went a completely opposite way. could anyone catch anything airborne (even if far?

Q: i was on my way to work walking down a staircase in a parking garage when i saw someones feces (i know, very gross) at the bottom of the stairs. i was like nope and went a completely opposite way. could anyone catch anything airborne (even if far?

: No worries. Well it can really smell bad. ;-)

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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No worries. Well it can really smell bad. ;-)

Answered 2/16/2022

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

How do you know it was a human and not a dogs. Did you see any homeless people in area? Either way you should be fine.

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A member asked:

I was on my way to work walking down a staircase in a parking garage when i saw someones feces (i know, very gross) at the bottom of the stairs. i was like nope and went a completely opposite way. could anyone catch anything airborne (even if far?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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