Can Using Trash Bin Toilet Paper Lead to STD Infection?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Hello, if I previously used a public restroom and there wasn't enough toilet paper, so I had to use the tissue from the trash can, is there a risk of sexually transmitted infection (STI) transmission? Do I need to get tested for STIs? T...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello: The risk of this infection is very low, but it is advised to avoid such behavior. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares about your health.[Read More] Can Using Trash Bin Toilet Paper Lead to STD Infection?
Risk of STD Infection from Menstrual Blood Exposure in Women
The risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to menstrual blood? If I used used toilet paper from someone else, and that paper had fresh menstrual blood on it, is there a risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? I'm asking about two s...
Dr. Wu Xianghui Reply:
Using items contaminated with another person's bodily fluids does pose a risk of transmitting bloodborne diseases, and this risk is not significantly related to whether the individual is menstruating.[Read More] Risk of STD Infection from Menstrual Blood Exposure in Women