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Can gonorrhea be transmitted by touching body(penis and vagina)?
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Yes: Bacteria can be transmitted by manual contact, without actual intercourse or penetration.
Answered 11/27/2012
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Little or no risk: No risk without intercourse. Don't worry about it.
Answered 5/11/2018
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