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Can you get any std through your nostril? say fluids are on your finite and you pick your nose soon after. is that a threat?

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Possible: The mucosal membrane of the nostrils theoretical can be penetrated by std patrons but chances of infection will be low.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: Though nose is not a usual portal for stds you can acquire some like herpes, gonorrhea, hpv, syphilis and more. See this site for general information on stds. http://www.cdc.gov/std/.

Answered 9/14/2013

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