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If a mother is infected with std, can her 9 yr old child too become infected without having sexual intercourse?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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STD: That sounds very unlikely. A mother may infect a baby during birth. Most std's are transmitted via oral, vaginal or anal sex.

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Answered 9/11/2013

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A member asked:

If a mother is infected with std, can her 9 yr old child too become infected without having sexual intercourse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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