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I was in a Home Depot and a dog was in there. He looked clean and well taken care of. He sniffed my hand and clothes, as I have dogs.

Anyhow, I briefly petted him on the head. I bit my nail awhile later. I am not sure if it was the same hand. CannI catch any germs or diseases? I have to have surgery next week and am worried.

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
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Hello,

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No, under usual circumstances you will NOT catch any infection or illness from this contact. You need not worry. I assume that there was no bite or direct injury from the dog. Germs are not that easily transmitted through gut as the body has enough protective mechanism. Nevertheless It is a good idea to wash your hands after handling pets.

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
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MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University in December 2011
M.Med (Family Medicine) - TNMGR University, Chennai
MBA-MPH in Public Health in March 2016, SRM University
Finished AFIH in March 2016, SRM University
MRCP ( UK ), Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, June 2016
Fellowship in Diabetology from Martin Luther University in January 2017

Currently Resident Physician, in MD Radiodiagnosis - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
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