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How do u get trichomoniasis? is it only by sexual intercourse. i read info that there was other way i just need a for sure answer
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Basically sex: In medicine, we say never say never; but trichomoniasis is, essentially, an std.
Answered 9/2/2013
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Trichomoniasis: The normal routes of transmission for Trichomoniasis are penis to vagina, vagina to penis or vagina to vagina. It would be uncommon for the infection to affect anus or mouth.
Answered 10/29/2018
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