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Can you get syphilis from masturbating with someone's washed but not completely dry underwear? does the bacteria could survive after a washing machine cycle with cold water?
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No. The syphilis bacteria is transmitted by direct skin (usually genital) contact. Does not survive on other surfaces
Answered 5/3/2021
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