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Hi i tried on a few bikinis by the roadside without my underwear on and it was with a fresh open wound as i shaved about 4 hours before. am i at risk?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Below: Minimal risk, about the same as the next person who tries on the same bikinis.

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Hi i tried on a few bikinis by the roadside without my underwear on and it was with a fresh open wound as i shaved about 4 hours before. am i at risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

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