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Recently i purged in a public restroom. can i get hiv or any type of disease from this?

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No: I'm concerned about your purging. You won't catch a sexually transmitted disease off bathroom fixtures, but the fact that you've asked this question suggests to me that you need a close, understanding relationship with a physician who's patient, and an educator, and a friend.

Dr Weixel and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2020

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