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Would a female get trichomoniasis from receiving oral sex from the opposite sex?
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No.: Quite unlikely. It does grow in the mouth!
Answered 11/30/2017
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Agree w Dr. Namey: Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease from a parasite called trichomonas vaginalis. Most often women become infected by penis to vaginal contact or vaginal to vaginal contact. It reportedly can infect the mouth ; anus but can not survive in those areas.
Answered 6/1/2018
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