is this true? or should he have his license pulled??
2006-11-27 00:28:15 · 13 answers · asked by jimsher n 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
False in the sense you cannot "catch" poison ivy from someone once the skin has been washed of any plant oils still remaining and the person exposed has also changed their clothing.
If the skin opens and blistering occurs, you could be exposed to certain bacterias, etc. so really it is his decision if she should be at work depending on what she is exposed to and what type of patients they have.
If her skin is covered, she does not pose a risk for bacterial transfer. This would be the same risk as if she had bad open acne or mosquito bites, however.
2006-11-27 00:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Poison ivy rashes are caused by the oil, called urushiol, of the plant getting into your system by scratching, inhaling, etc. I live in Maine and have been a summer camp counselor for 6 years: I'm used to dealing with it. It can be extremely harmful to those who are highly allergic to it.Think of poison ivy like bee stings: some people have mild reactions, others could die from exposure.
While it's not likely to be passed from person to person provided you wash well, if any of the oil remains is present and gets on someone else it could cause a reaction. Working in the medical field it's probably a good idea to stay clear of people with open wounds when the oil is possibly present. You never know how people will react to exposure.
Last, there are two important things to remember about poison ivy:
1- The blisters and subsequent weeping due to a reaction to poison ivy are NOT contagious. It's mostly water and white blood cells. It is the oil that causes the reaction.
2- Although you may have never had a severe reaction, your body chemistry constantly changes and you could sudden have an allergic reaction.
2006-11-27 08:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by Bekah M 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
False..........not sure where he went to school!!
Poison ivy is an allergy to a plant leaf resin or oil. Eighty percent of people are very allergic and will show symptoms of an itchy, blistery rash up to 48 hours after contact with the plant. Poison ivy is contagious only by spreading the actual plant oil/resin; the rash itself is not contagious and does not spread. Scratching the rash during the first few days could spread the oil to other parts of the infected person's body, or to another person who might be allergic. A few good showers and a laundry should eliminate the residue of the plant oil.
2006-11-27 08:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oil of the plant can be passed on to another person but usually not from the skin of another person unless it is immediately after contact. If the oil is on clothes or on a pet you can pick it up with direct contact. My son has an extreme hypersensitivity to poison ivy and I have had to take care of his rash, clothes etc. and have NEVER had any sort of reaction. I suppose in theory it could be passed on but not likely.There are some great web sites that tell you everything you might want to know. Just google poison ivy.
2006-11-27 08:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by june.johnston 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally, if she has washed thoroughly with Fels Naptha or used a product like Zanfel as recommended, she is probably safe to be around "normal" people. But in a doctor's office, she is possibly going to be around immune-compromised people. If she hadn't totally eliminated the poison ivy from her skin, she could possibly infect them, and that could be disastrous for such patients. While he is likely being overly careful, I'm sure the doctor is playing it ultra-safe for that reason.
2006-11-27 09:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
poison ivy is contagious with contact...she should not be around sick people if she has it....deadly? not so sure about that but have his license pulled???????get real....
2006-11-27 08:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is very contagious and if someone is allergic to it then it could possibly be deadly.
2006-11-27 08:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by cedricgurl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its highly contagious, not deadly. he probably just doesn't want a chance of getting it. no reason to have his license pulled though.
2006-11-27 08:29:46 · answer #8 · answered by kirsten j 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its contagious, and it spreads fast. I'm sure it could be deadly for some.
2006-11-27 08:46:07 · answer #9 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He must have his own reasons for this request not to come with a particular cologne/perfume. He may be allergic to it or he may be getting horny due to it. U cannot take any action against him for it.
2006-11-27 08:42:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋