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At obgyn exam, paper on table tears beneath me and my bare bottom/genitals are exposed to the uncovered table. what are the chances of picking up trichomoniasis (or other stds) from exam table if it was not properly cleaned from previous patients?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Trichomoniasis: Low because one would not anticipate that anus or vagina would actually come in contact with the surface. It is more likely to be skin touching exam table.

Answered 9/18/2020

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A member asked:

At obgyn exam, paper on table tears beneath me and my bare bottom/genitals are exposed to the uncovered table. what are the chances of picking up trichomoniasis (or other stds) from exam table if it was not properly cleaned from previous patients?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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