Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it likly to transfur viruses and bacteria via sex than any other contact, such as shaking hands?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Body fluids & trauma: Hand shake does not trasfer body fluids, other than sweat and sweat usually does not have bugs. Fluids are exchanged during sex and sex also damages the skin of penis and lining of vagina thus facilitating transfer of bugs.
Answered 4/11/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How effective are alcohol wipes at getting rid of viruses/bacteria on surfaces? I use them to wipe my hands after pumping gas, cleaning my phone, etc
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hello. Is there any risk of diseases/virus/std/bacteria from buying second hand clothing online such as dresses, pants and tops? (not buying undergarments) Thank you so much doctors?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I am in a habit of doing sex by shaking with hand..How it can be stopped?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had a casual contact with hep b patient he had a sore on his mouth that I am worried he touched before shaking my hand, can I contact the virus ?
I had some cut on my hand. I washed it with some bar soap at a friend'shouse. Could I be infected by bacteria & viruses from other people who used it?
I used a public restroom when lowering the toilet seat I scratched my finger. Fluid from the seat got onto my finger. I washed my hands after Im not sure if there was a tear or any blood. Should I be concerned with contracting a bacteria or virus?
How would hand sanitizer help against bacteria/virus?
What can cause a person feeling weak and shaking arms after the corona virus, no fever for 4 days originally had fever for 13 days now weakness and shaking hands like tremor?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
