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Can you get stds from toilet seats?
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Rare: By theory it is possible, but hightly unlikely. (example-someone with herpes for example has an open sore, sits on the toilet, then you sit on the toliet seat immediately after and have an open sore that happens to sit on the same area-possible to spread the infection). Most people are more aware of public hygiene and avoid this type of scenario though.
Answered 8/28/2013
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