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Monkey pox question: if you enter the restroom at the time someone else is walking out, water splashes on to your skin from person in the restroom. is that a way to contact monkey pox? i am immunocompromised (congenital neutropenia?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No MPX cases in the current outbreak have been infected other than by close intimate (mostly sexual) contact. This was an entirely zero risk event, as far as known so far.

Answered 8/20/2022

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Chances with that scenario are near 0. But it is prudent for you to check with your MD if you have any symptoms at all.

Answered 8/18/2022

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