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I live with a family member who was diagnosed with std.i used the toilet right after she got up. am i at risk of having std from using the same toilet?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
The risk from that: Is miniscule. Try not to fret.
Answered 1/5/2014
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No: You are not going to get an std from sitting on the toilet.
Answered 1/3/2014
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No: Std risk is generally by close physical contact or intercourse or contact with blood. Blood contact would be someone with for instance HIV or hepatitis whose blood came into contact with open skin of another person.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: Stds are transmitted only thru direct contact.
Answered 1/3/2014
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