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Can sex cause infections?
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Yes: Sexually transmitted diseases like : syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, human papilloma virus (hpv). HIV/aids. This can be reduced significantly by contraceptive condoms.
Answered 5/23/2015
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Sex: Some infections can be transmitted through sex.
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