Florissant, MO
A 21-year-old female asked:
what stds can you get drinking after strangers?
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Dr. Ravi Nerellaanswered
Hospital-based practice 24 years experience
Unlikely: Sexually transmitted disease are usually transmitted through having sex, oral sex etc. It is unlikely you will get sexually transmitted diseases from strangers by sharing their drinks unless you have opens sores or lesions in your mouth. You can still get sick and get things like the cold, flu etc from sharing drinks.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are their racial disparities against certain stds?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marianne DiNapolianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 8 years experience
Unfortunately, yes: In the United States, african americans are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted diseases such as hiv, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. These disparities are likely related to the lack of access to high quality health care in some communities.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Can STDs affect people at any age?
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Dr. Marcus Degrawanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
YES: Any one who has had sexual contact, can be infected with an std. That includes babies and children who are sexually abused. Up to 2-3 percent of sexually abuse children will test positive for gonorrhea or chlamydia.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are there ways to catch STDs without intercourse?
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Dr. Marcus Degrawanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Sure: Yes, STDs can be spread by any form of sexual contact. For instance, you can get gonorrhea in your throat from oral sex (a lovely thought in the morning). Many other STDs are spread from simple skin-to-skin contact or contact with infected body secretions and certainly those things apply to other forms of sexual contact.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are there diseases that resemble stds?
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Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Just get checked: Why ask this silly question when you already know the answer is "yes." just get checked out. Some std's are dangerous to you and some are dangerous to your partner(s).
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are contracting multiple simultaneous STDs common?
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Dr. Marcus Degrawanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Yes: Obviously, obtaining an std infection means one is engaging in risky sexual behavior with other at risk individuals. Therefore, there is a risk of acquiring other infections at the same time. For instance, when one gets chlamydia or gonnorhea, doctors with frequent just assume you have the other because they often go hand-in-hand.
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