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Can you catch chlamydia or gonorrhea through the sharing of towels, soaps, or toilet seats?

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Dr. Brandon Bourgeous answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

It would be...: Difficult since they are bacteria that like to live inside cells. So it is hard for someone to get a big dose of the bacteria by casual contact. Still, don't use strange towels or toilet because you can get other infections from these items. Good luck!

Answered 7/29/2017

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