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I have pinworms and a guy perfromed oral sex on me (his mouth didn't make contact with my anus) and i washed before. will he get infected?
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I cannot see where the exposure cited would transfer the agent causing pinworms (pinworm eggs) to the individual involved.
Answered 6/18/2022
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Your partner is very minimal risk. Pinworm is easily treatable. Visit this site for information: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/pinworm/treatment.html#:~:text=The%20medications%20used%20for%20the,pamoate%20is%20available%20without%20prescription. Get HPV vaccine. Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 6/18/2022
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