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A member asked:

Trich stayed dormant in boyfriends body for 25 years before infecting me. is that possible?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Any thing is possible in medicine. But it is very highly unlikely. In any case have yourselves tested and treated

Answered 5/27/2021

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