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Can You Get An Std From Cleaning A Toilet With
Question: Can you get an std from cleaning a toilet with out gloves on ?
Brief Answer:
No STDs cannot be caused while cleaning the toilet
Detailed Answer:
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No, you cannot get an STD from cleaning a toilet without gloves. STDs can be taken only through sexual contact. The bacteria that cause the STDs need a specific environment to get developed and in this case, is the vaginal cells together with the PH or other components of the vaginal/ vulvar environment.
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Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
No STDs cannot be caused while cleaning the toilet
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using "Ask Doctor" service.
No, you cannot get an STD from cleaning a toilet without gloves. STDs can be taken only through sexual contact. The bacteria that cause the STDs need a specific environment to get developed and in this case, is the vaginal cells together with the PH or other components of the vaginal/ vulvar environment.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
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