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tan235
24-09-15, 08:02
So I haven't posted on here in a while as I"ve been pretty good.
However today I used compost - I know I shouldn't have as I knew this would happen.

I bought the bag and left it in the car for a day which was HOT - then I used it today and I'd also left it in the sun for a week so of course that's a hot bed breeding ground for legionnaires!

I wore gloves and a mask but I'm still convinced I have legionnaires.
Anyone got any ideas on how likely that might be or am I being OTT!!!

I"m so paranoid, I"m coughing already I did the compost about 4 hours ago.

HELP my worried mind please!!!

Lifelonganxiety!
24-09-15, 17:00
I'd say there's about a 0.0% chance that you have legionnaires.

Symptoms wouldn't show up within 4 hours of contact.

Millions of people use compost every day and don't get sick. The human body is a remarkable thing!