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Can You Get An STD From Using Someone Else's Bathroom Towel?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Nov 2023
Question: Can you get an STD from using someone else bathroom towel ?
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Mostly no

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Mostly STDs transmit through sexual contact. Using someone else's bathroom will not transmit STD or HIV. These bacteria or viruses are highly fragile and will die on external surfaces like a towel.
If you are worried, then you may just use your own towels.

Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Can You Get An STD From Using Someone Else's Bathroom Towel?

Brief Answer: Mostly no Detailed Answer: Hello, Mostly STDs transmit through sexual contact. Using someone else's bathroom will not transmit STD or HIV. These bacteria or viruses are highly fragile and will die on external surfaces like a towel. If you are worried, then you may just use your own towels. Regards, Dr. Vaishalee