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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?
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Not likely. Very unlikely. Unless person who put them there had monkey pox. Time will tell.
Answered 6/25/2022
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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.
Answered 6/29/2022
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