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Could I Have An E-coli Infection From A Contact With Feces?

cupped hand removed a quarter size amount of fecus (possibibly) from swimmiming pool. washed hand but did not have soap. later at midnight got virus (all family member had it) 24 hrs sick, eyes at same time watery, itchy, red and infected, could i have e-coli from contact
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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I am Infectious Disease Specialist! I went through your query!

It is very unlikely that your eyes are infected with E. coli which is a bacteria. It probably could be due to viral infection which is more common (Adenovirus, etc). Bacterial one's are due to chlamydia, moraxella, etc.
You can take some topical antibiotics for eyes and rest your eyes. If there are signs of conjunctival hemorrhages and decrease in vision then consult an ophthalmologist for examination.
In most cases such infection is benign and self limiting.
So don't worry.

Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query.
Take care!
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious Disease Specialist
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Could I Have An E-coli Infection From A Contact With Feces?

Thanks for your query at HCM! I am Infectious Disease Specialist! I went through your query! It is very unlikely that your eyes are infected with E. coli which is a bacteria. It probably could be due to viral infection which is more common (Adenovirus, etc). Bacterial one s are due to chlamydia, moraxella, etc. You can take some topical antibiotics for eyes and rest your eyes. If there are signs of conjunctival hemorrhages and decrease in vision then consult an ophthalmologist for examination. In most cases such infection is benign and self limiting. So don t worry. Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query. Take care! Dr. Sheetal Verma Infectious Disease Specialist