If a bird, possibly a pigeon, poops on my hand and I quickly wipe it off, could it be harmful. I didn't wash my hands immediately because I wasn't near a bathroom. I didn't eat any food or anything until I did in fact have my hands washed. This happened around Oct. 2nd or 3rd. I now have a headache and a fever and I was wondering if it could have been anything from that, or would it have already taken its toll on me?