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What kind of infection can a guy get if he has sex with someone who has a cyst?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Cyst?: What kind of cyst? Caused by what infection? STDs do not cause cysts. I am very confused by your question. There are twelve common STDs. Some are caused by bacteria, some by viruses and some are special bugs in and of themselves.

Answered 7/14/2014

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