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Can you get and std from touching the vaginal area of a woman who isn't infected and then washing your hands afterwards?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Bottom line - an STD can only be transmitted from someone who has an STD.

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

STD?: Not likely, unless she is infected with STD.

Answered 4/9/2015

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A member asked:

Can you get and std from touching the vaginal area of a woman who isn't infected and then washing your hands afterwards?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

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