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Was taking a walk and a bird pooped on my lips/mouth. any danger to this?

Q: was taking a walk and a bird pooped on my lips/mouth. any danger to this?

: This likely exposed you to common intestinal bacteria, very similar to those in the human intestine (e.g. E coli and others); and in theory could result in a gastrointestinal infection. But probably very low risk. See a doctor if you develop abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea in the next few days -- but probably it won't happen.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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This likely exposed you to common intestinal bacteria, very similar to those in the human intestine (e.g. E coli and others); and in theory could result in a gastrointestinal infection. But probably very low risk. See a doctor if you develop abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea in the next few days -- but probably it won't happen.

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Answered 5/19/2022

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Was taking a walk and a bird pooped on my lips/mouth. any danger to this?

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