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Can you get the std "trich" from a dirty instrument at the gynecologist?

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"Yes": Theoretically, if you were examined with a "contaminated" instrument, then, " yes" you could contract any "sexually-transmit table disease. Obviously, either by error or "intent" this would not be a prudent or appropriate practice, and would be a violation of the standard of care.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/16/2017

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