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Is it possible to get chlamydia/gonorrhea through penile contact from someone who has it in the rectum?

Q: is it possible to get chlamydia/gonorrhea through penile contact from someone who has it in the rectum?

: yes, that is possible , esp w/o using any protection such as a condom

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

yes, that is possible , esp w/o using any protection such as a condom

Answered 8/13/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If there was rectal intercourse with the infected person-yes

Answered 8/14/2023

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A member asked:

Is it possible to get chlamydia/gonorrhea through penile contact from someone who has it in the rectum?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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