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Can vomit contain infectious pathogens

Imscrub ∙

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∙ 16y ago

Updated: 11/15/2022

yes. vomit is no longer in the body. stomach acid is a dilution of HCl (Hydro-Chloric Acid) this is what breaks down food. if the food is outside of the body (i.e. vomit) it can spread pathogens, such as salmanilla, Typhoid, and Hepatitus to name a few. the short answer is yes. treat vomit as a dangerous body fluid.

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