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Are the diseases of oral cavity transmitted by touch considered as std?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends : That depends on what touched the oral cavity. If it was genitalia, then std should be considered.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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