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Can you get any type of std by sharing (drinking) a cup of water with someone that was recently diagnosed with an std?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

ANY: ALL, no. ANY, certainly. Herpes comes to mind.

Answered 10/1/2016

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