Indirect contact with the allergenic oil in poison ivy, oak, and sumac can occur from contact with:
- Sporting equipment, such as fishing rods, balls, baseball bats and gloves, and hockey sticks.
- Lawn and gardening tools, such as lawn mower handles, rakes, and gardening gloves.
- Clothing and shoes, such as gloves, pants, or footwear that have brushed against the plant.
- Pet fur. Although animals do not get a rash when they are exposed to poison ivy, they can carry the oil on their fur, where it may be spread to people who pet them.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | May 8, 2007 |
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Last Updated: 05/08/2007
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