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How Are Sexually Transmitted Diseases Transmitted From One Person To Another?

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015

Question: Hello,

I had protected sex with a person i don't know. I touched my condom with my thumb and finger after withdrawal. I want to know how much the risk is of contracting an STD such as syphilis after touching the used condom. I had noticed a scar on the top part of her hand.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Least or no risk of STDs

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

There is no risk of transmission of STDs like syphilis by touching used condom , unless there is Open wound or ulcer.
The condom may be not be infected.
As scar is already formed there is least chance of transmission.
You can relax.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (25 minutes later)

If i touch the used condom with my hand, i must have an open wound or ulcer on my hand if i were to get syphilis ? or is it the open wound or ulcer from the girl's vagina ?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wound in hand acts as route of entry for organism

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Ulcer or wound in hand can act as a route of entry, but the girl should actually have the infection.
If no wound or ulcer in hand no chance of entry of organism.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj