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Can you reinfect yourself with and std after washing your under wear ? like if you find out you had one and you washed them can you reinfect yourself ?
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No: There is no risk of STD reinfection with wearing washed clothes. Following recommendations and mechanical protection remain essential in avoiding STD infections and reinfections.
Answered 12/22/2020
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