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A member asked:

Can gonorrhea be transmitted by touching body(penis and vagina)?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Bacteria can be transmitted by manual contact, without actual intercourse or penetration.

Answered 11/27/2012

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Little or no risk: No risk without intercourse. Don't worry about it.

Answered 5/11/2018

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