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Can you get any type of std from toliet water splashing up on your genitals when using a public restroom?

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Extremely unlikely: Although toilet water is anything but clean and bacteria free, it is very very unlikely to give you an STD

Answered 1/1/2015

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Not likely: if no open lesions the possibility of infection is low even with gross skin contamination Soap and water and clean

Answered 1/13/2015

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here's some...: Clinically, it's unlikely to contract STD although hidden risk always exists. But we cannot live in a risk-free environ. In reality, just have to keep ourselves healthy so we can defend ourselves better by practicing quality healthy lifestyle without overindulgence and obsession. In other words, do whatever within our control now and don't waste time to worry about what is beyond our control.

Answered 3/9/2016

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