Skin conditions and traveling
Aug 8, 2015, 12:02 pm
#16
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Leprosy is not very contagious at all and is spread by cough or sneeze - not contact with the skin lesions. If the person is getting blood, pus or weeping fluid on the armrest, the concern would be HIV or hepatitis only if he/she were infected. Otherwise, unsightly, but not a risk.
Aug 8, 2015, 5:03 pm
#17
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I'd be totally revolted too unfortunately for the man that can't help it. I would of done everything I could to stand in the galley or wherever for as long as possible to avoid sitting next to him.
Aug 9, 2015, 7:15 am
#19
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that is really gross, and I would have asked the FA for a blanket to cover my arms and shoulders--ugh
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Sorry, that is not a "hazard of travel" that is total inconsideration for others--we dont know whats contagious or not!!
.Sorry, that is not a "hazard of travel" that is total inconsideration for others--we dont know whats contagious or not!!
Aug 9, 2015, 7:16 am
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Aug 9, 2015, 12:44 pm
#21
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While I sympathy for people with skin conditions like that if you have open sores that are oozing pus they need to be covered full stop. The skin condition itself may not be contagious but who knows what else they may have that could be spread.
Aug 9, 2015, 7:19 pm
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I don't COMMENT on their condition. I would just not want to accidentally touch that person if their condition was like the poster explained - bloody and oozing.
Aug 10, 2015, 6:57 am
#23
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Best reply to this post. Asking for a blanket is totally a great idea. Not making a big deal out of what is probably a harmless condition, but covering yourself up just to feel a little better about the situation.
Overall, this post makes me think that traveling with long sleeves is also the best solution no matter what. I almost always due because I freeze on planes, but I suppose there are other reasons.
Aug 10, 2015, 8:42 am
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Just give me a plastic bag and a blanket and I'm fine.
Aug 10, 2015, 9:20 am
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I would have asked the FA to be reseated. The condition itself may not be contagious (and as I doc I wouldn't know) but there are dozens of diseases that can be transmitted by blood / pus, and it is not a chance I would take.
Yes, I feel badly for the passenger with the skin condition, but first and foremost is my own health and safety. I wouldn't call attention to it, simply speak to the FA in the galley and ask to be reseated. Chances are, that would also benefit the passenger with the sore arms, as the last thing he would want is me knocking against him.
Yes, I feel badly for the passenger with the skin condition, but first and foremost is my own health and safety. I wouldn't call attention to it, simply speak to the FA in the galley and ask to be reseated. Chances are, that would also benefit the passenger with the sore arms, as the last thing he would want is me knocking against him.
Aug 10, 2015, 10:51 am
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I would have asked the FA to be reseated. The condition itself may not be contagious (and as I doc I wouldn't know) but there are dozens of diseases that can be transmitted by blood / pus, and it is not a chance I would take.
Yes, I feel badly for the passenger with the skin condition, but first and foremost is my own health and safety. I wouldn't call attention to it, simply speak to the FA in the galley and ask to be reseated. Chances are, that would also benefit the passenger with the sore arms, as the last thing he would want is me knocking against him.
Yes, I feel badly for the passenger with the skin condition, but first and foremost is my own health and safety. I wouldn't call attention to it, simply speak to the FA in the galley and ask to be reseated. Chances are, that would also benefit the passenger with the sore arms, as the last thing he would want is me knocking against him.
