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Can you get a bacterial infection from sexual intercourse other than a staphylococcus infection.

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Yes: There are many more, clamydia, syphillis, gonnorhea, pid, just to name a few.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 2/11/2013

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : Gonorrhea, chlamydia are two common bacterial sexually transmitted diseases.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 2/11/2013

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