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How can a person get an std/sti if they have both been faithful to each other? is this possible? can an std lie dormant from previous partners?
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Silent STDS: Chlamydia is the classic example of a “silent” std. Some people have carried latent stage syphilis for decades without being aware of it. One might also not be aware of the presence of gonorrhea or herpes simplex infections (genital).
Answered 11/28/2017
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