Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, I went to the gynecology department for a thorough check-up! The inside of my underwear, the side that touches the perineum, touched the gynecology examination table at the community hospital. About 10 minutes after putting on my underwear, I asked for a pad to use! When I came back, I took a bath. If the previous patient had any bad contagious diseases, would I get infected?Doctor's answer:
Generally, it is highly unlikely to get infected depending on the situation. Gynecological examination tables are equipped with disposable buttock pads, especially for items that have been touched by patients with infectious diseases. Standard hospitals are very cautious about this and will never cause cross-infection. If you are still worried about getting infected, you can go to the hospital for a check-up after half a month or a month to see if you have been infected, or you can pay attention to any discomfort symptoms you may have. It is recommended not to worry too much, just focus on improving nutrition and boosting immunity in daily life.