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Can std be transmitted through clean underwear mixed with std contaminated underwear during laundry?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No - shouldn't: I can't imagine that happening. Even if the clothing came in contact, the process of washing the clothing in a washing machine should remove contaminants.

Answered 4/4/2013

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