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I got pinworms and did the 2dose vermox treatment, after 3 months i noticed them again. i did a 3-dose treatment but after 3 months i got them again. the day before i had intercourse with my bf (no anal nor oral, not living together), is he at risk?
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He is not at risk from the cited events.
Answered 9/30/2023
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