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I just used a public bathroom and after using it i noticed that their was dry period blood on the side of the toilet. i squatted, but i am terrified that any of that got on me. could i be in danger of any blood borne illness?

Q: i just used a public bathroom and after using it i noticed that their was dry period blood on the side of the toilet. i squatted, but i am terrified that any of that got on me. could i be in danger of any blood borne illness?

: No, not even superficial infections would be possible if you did not touch it, definitely not blood borne.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No, not even superficial infections would be possible if you did not touch it, definitely not blood borne.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 3/12/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Most unlikely. Good Luck

Dr Yash agreed

Answered 3/13/2022

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A member asked:

I just used a public bathroom and after using it i noticed that their was dry period blood on the side of the toilet. i squatted, but i am terrified that any of that got on me. could i be in danger of any blood borne illness?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Yash agreed

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