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Im on my period and today at a public bathroom i used the toilet paper provided. after wiping i noticed it had blood on the next few pieces. risk?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Little or no risk: Hard to believe whatever you saw was blood. Even if it was, there is little if any risk for any infection.

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Im on my period and today at a public bathroom i used the toilet paper provided. after wiping i noticed it had blood on the next few pieces. risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

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