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Are ( sexually transmitted diseases) transmitted through swimming pools? what about sharing glass , spoons, eating or drinking leftovers ?

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Specializes in Pulmonology

There are dozens: of sexually transmitted diseases. They are transmitted only by having unprotected sex. Condoms are very important for prevention.

Answered 3/21/2017

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A member asked:

Are ( sexually transmitted diseases) transmitted through swimming pools? what about sharing glass , spoons, eating or drinking leftovers ?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

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