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I used a public restroom and while wiping, a pair of dirty used underwear falls out of tp dispenser. i am concerned about the possibility of an std, as i used the toilet paper and the tp touched the use, dirty smelly underwear. am i at risk?

Q: i used a public restroom and while wiping, a pair of dirty used underwear falls out of tp dispenser. i am concerned about the possibility of an std, as i used the toilet paper and the tp touched the use, dirty smelly underwear. am i at risk?

: Not likely. Very unlikely. Unless person who put them there had monkey pox. Time will tell.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Not likely. Very unlikely. Unless person who put them there had monkey pox. Time will tell.

Answered 6/25/2022

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Wow --what an unpleasant surprise! But you really needn't worry about health outcomes. Nobody ever catches any STD by exposure to contaminated clothing, objects, or the environment.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2022

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A member asked:

I used a public restroom and while wiping, a pair of dirty used underwear falls out of tp dispenser. i am concerned about the possibility of an std, as i used the toilet paper and the tp touched the use, dirty smelly underwear. am i at risk?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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