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Can you get syphillis/gential herpes or any other types of sti's if you finger a women's vagina. the scenario is there no finger cot but finger is clean with no infection. what if the vagina has a sore that is not visible to the eye. ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

STD finger: Yes you can get it by fingering. But not likely. Time will tell.

Answered 9/21/2017

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Dr. James Goodpaster answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Rare But: Possible. Very small chance. Higher risk if you have open cuts or sores on your fingers or you have a compromised immune system. There is a condition called Herpetic Whitlow that was common in dentists before we all wore gloves so it is possible but still very unlikely.

Answered 11/28/2017

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