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My patient had an accident where she defecated and i cleaned her. i cut my thumb while cooking that morning before the clean up. i tried to be careful not to touch poop but i cant be sure. my hand hurts now, ive cleaned it. am i going to get sick?

Q: my patient had an accident where she defecated and i cleaned her. i cut my thumb while cooking that morning before the clean up. i tried to be careful not to touch poop but i cant be sure. my hand hurts now, ive cleaned it. am i going to get sick?

: Monitor the wound. If you notice worsening pain, redness. Swelling, or discharge, then get seen in person by a physician.

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Monitor the wound. If you notice worsening pain, redness. Swelling, or discharge, then get seen in person by a physician.

Answered 7/28/2022

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A member asked:

My patient had an accident where she defecated and i cleaned her. i cut my thumb while cooking that morning before the clean up. i tried to be careful not to touch poop but i cant be sure. my hand hurts now, ive cleaned it. am i going to get sick?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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