What Are The Chances Of STD After Using Public Restroom?

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

Question: I pooped in a public restroom, i was in such a hurry to use the restroom i didnt see there was urine from someone else. It splashed on my butthole, my vagina, and i have dryness and scrath present can i get and sti or std? Or anyrhing ! Im so affraid!

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need not worry much.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

This only an indirect exposure. Though this can cause simple infections like UTI or wound infection of the scratch, STDs like HIV or hepatitis B are very unlikely to transmit through this. The fact that you had cleansed soon well with soap and water makes any infections very unlikely. Nothing to worry. Just be assured.

Hope this will answer your query.
Be free to ask if you need further clarification.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.

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