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My roommate might have an std. is it possible to contract it from sharing the bathroom (toilet, shower) and also sharing drink bottles?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

STD: STD means sexually transmitted disease. Depends on what you are doing in shower with he or she. Need more details.

Answered 8/24/2017

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