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Can you get chlamydia from frottage but no penetration/intercourse?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Transmission of Chlamydia would require exposure to body fluids from someone who has the disease.

Answered 7/31/2018

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