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If sperm gets on my hand. i then wash my hand. and then i put my hand on a cup. someone drinks from the cup after maybe 20 hours. is there any possibility for them to get stds/stis?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: No possibility of STD/STI transmission in above scenario. Other infections remain possible and hand hygiene is critical in order to avoid them.

Answered 1/10/2021

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A member asked:

If sperm gets on my hand. i then wash my hand. and then i put my hand on a cup. someone drinks from the cup after maybe 20 hours. is there any possibility for them to get stds/stis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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