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Can you get a yeast infection from an infected toilet seat?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Technically no!: If you are talking about a vaginal yeast infection, no.

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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