possible exposure..I AM FREAKING OUT!

[antbaby92]

Ok. Haven't posted in a while. But I need someone to calm me down..I have avoided the sv* for almost 4 years. I am visiting my uncle and 10 days ago they had a sv* with the usual v* and d* & he handed me an ibuprofen and I took it because I have a headache. He then told me about them being sick 10 days ago. The medicine was in the bathroom. I took it out of his hand and took it! Am I going to catch it?? I am freakinf myself out so much and making my headache worse please someone help me...I hate this feeling! I've been doing so good. What is the probability of me getting sick?

[ShatteredAedah]

Highly unlikely! Norovirus IS a hardy and resilient virus, but 10 days ago, you're fine. And I'd bet that he has washed his hands many times since he was ill, so I wouldn't concern yourself with germs on his hands.

While the virus CAN live on surfaces for a long period, they need proper conditions. I would honestly say that your chances of getting sick from this is way below 1%

[antbaby92]

I was freaking out so bad I posted this in two different sections. Lol. But thank you so much! My mind just goes nuts when this happens. Naturally of course I will worry until the 48 hour window is up but my mind is more at ease now. He said he disinfected as best he could.

[Grace47]

Assuming your uncle practices normal hygiene, I don't think you need to worry at all. He's no longer contagious and I'm sure he wasn't taking ipbrophen while he was sick. I'm sorry you had such a bad time with anxiety.