hi,My friend cleans hospital rooms for a living. Today he cleaned a room where he did not know the person was an infectious disease patient. normally there is special gear he has to wear. he only wore his reular scrubs, gloves, mask...etc. What should he do? should he get tested for various diseases?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. There is no need to worry if the exposed person has good immunity status. We as a human can exposed to multiple pathogens daily, but our body will kill them with our good immunity. I think when men are clearing the room they have enough protected equipment to combat such a pathogen. So you need not worry. You can only look to the present health currently. If your health deteriorate than you should look for the healthcare facility. Because even if you have disease they are very minor and not the serious one. In future take care for the exposure when you are working. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.