STDs, Urology FAQ

Can STDs Be Transmitted Through Skin Contact? Expert Answers Your Concerns

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) transmission Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I went to a restaurant gathering with friends. During the conversation, one of my friends scratched an itch inside his pants and then jokingly wiped his hand on my face. I felt very uncomfortable becaus...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. If the other person has a sexually transmitted infection, is it possible for it to be transmitted to my face if they come into contact with it? For example, warts? --> It's unlikely, as the skin on the face is not the type where warts typically develop. 2. Is us...

Can Contact with Urine Bottle Cause STDs or Other Infections?

Is it the transmission route of cauliflower or other diseases? Hello doctor, I had surgery at the hospital, and after the procedure, the nurse asked me to measure my urine output. However, I might have been a bit dazed and accidentally touched the opening of the urinal with my sc...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: No, it won't happen. Wishing you good health.

Understanding the Risk of HPV Transmission Through Skin Contact

Cauliflower transmission issues? Hello, I would like to ask, if I have a slight abrasion in the genital area (which causes a bit of stinging when I use the restroom) and assuming there is HPV (the virus that causes genital warts) on the bed, if the male partner touches the bed an...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There is the cauliflower virus on the bed. After the male partner finished, he touched the bed and then touched my genital area. I have some abrasions, and I only feel a slight sting when using the restroom. Am I at risk of contracting cauliflower or other sexually transmi...

Can You Contract HPV from Contaminated Surfaces? Understanding Risks and Precautions

Cauliflower transmission issues? Hello, I would like to ask, if I have a slight abrasion in the genital area (which causes a bit of a sting when using the restroom) and assuming there is HPV (human papillomavirus) on the bed, if the male partner touches the bed and then touches m...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Cauliflower does not cause pain. According to reference materials, cauliflower can survive in a dry environment for a few hours, but the impact also depends on the viral load. Wishing you good health.

Can You Contract HPV from Contaminated Surfaces? Understanding Risks and Precautions

Cauliflower transmission issues? Hello, I would like to ask, if I have a slight abrasion in the genital area (which causes a bit of stinging when using the restroom) and assuming there is HPV (human papillomavirus) on the bed, if the male partner touches the bed and then touches ...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Cauliflower (condyloma) is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, with very few chances of indirect transmission. The virus is unlikely to survive for long in dry conditions, but there is a possibility of transmission if bodily fluids come into contact with an open ...

Oral Sex Risks: Understanding Potential STDs from Mouth Sores

Oral sex with mouth sores? I'm not a doctor, but if your partner had a sore in her mouth and you had oral sex with ejaculation, there is a potential risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Symptoms like fever and dizziness could be related to an infection, but they ...

Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsu: The issue you are concerned about (sexually transmitted infections) may not manifest so quickly. However, if the other person has wounds in their mouth and performed oral sex on you, it could potentially lead to other infections (not necessarily sexually transmitte...

Can You Get STDs from Splashing Urinal Water? Understanding the Risks

Is it possible to contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) in this situation, such as genital warts or syphilis? If you were splashed by water from a urinal that has been in contact with other people's urine, the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (ST...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are transmitted through sexual activity, and the situation you mentioned is unlikely to result in transmission. Please practice safe sex. Wishing you good health.

Can You Get STDs from Sitting on a Toilet? Understanding UTI Risks

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Using a toilet seat that may have been contaminated with male urine does not pose a significant risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs are primarily transmitted through direct sexual contact, and the likelihood of transmission throug...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is unlikely to be contagious; sexually transmitted infections primarily spread through sexual activity. Wishing you good health.

Can You Catch STDs from Rental Swimwear at the Beach?

Infectious diseases If a doctor rents swim trunks or a wetsuit at the beach, is there a risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) if no undergarments are worn underneath? Additionally, after clothes have dried or come into contact with seawater, do they still car...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are primarily transmitted through sexual activity. Renting clothing that has been cleaned should not pose a risk for transmitting STIs. Wishing you good health.

Risks of Using Worn Underwear: Can STDs Be Transmitted?

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Understanding Urological Symptoms: Are They Related to STDs?

Is it caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? I am 174455. I went to a major hospital for a check-up, including urine tests, blood draws, and a CT scan, and everything was normal. However, general tests cannot detect sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the gastroi...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I went to the hospital for a check-up, including a urine test, blood draw, and CT scan, and everything came back normal. However, routine tests cannot detect sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the gastrointestinal tract, including urine tests and urine bacterial cul...

Can STDs Cause Abdominal Pain? Understanding the Risks and Symptoms

Is abdominal pain caused by a sexually transmitted infection? Thank you for your response. If common sexually transmitted infections such as herpes, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HPV are not detected, does that mean they are unlikely to appear in the mouth, abdomen, or othe...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your response. If common sexually transmitted infection tests for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HPV are negative, does that mean these infections are unlikely to appear in the oral cavity, abdomen, or other organs? I am concerned because there was ...

Understanding Frequent Urination: Is It Linked to STDs?

Frequent urination issues? I would like to ask a question. I saw online that if someone contracts a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, or mycoplasma, they may experience frequent urination. Is mycoplasma a common STI?

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The term "ureaplasma" may be incorrect. The sexually transmitted infection you mentioned is unlikely to present with only frequent urination without other urinary symptoms. Wishing you good health.

Concerns About STDs from Sharing Razors: What You Need to Know

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from 10 years ago? I recently read online that sharing razors can lead to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and it reminded me of an incident about 11-12 years ago when I used a friend's razor after he had already used it. I want ...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: About 11 to 12 years ago, I used a friend's razor after he had already used it once. I want to know if I could have contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? -- If the other person had an STI, there is a possibility, but it is very small. If the incubation pe...

Concerns About STDs from Sharing Razors: What You Need to Know

Ten years ago, sharing a razor for shaving raised concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Hello, doctor. About 11 to 12 years ago, I visited a male friend's house, and after he used a razor to shave, I used it as well. If this was 10 years ago, have I already ...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The information provided here is for reference only and cannot replace a physician's examination or diagnostic tests. You may be concerned about the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from sharing a razor. If the other person has an STI, there is a possibi...

Can You Contract STDs from Using Paper Towels in the Restroom?

Indirect transmission of sexually transmitted infections through handkerchiefs? I went to the restroom this afternoon at work to wash my face, and afterward, I did the following two things: (the restroom is a single-use, similar to a disabled restroom) (also, I have two ulcers in...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are primarily transmitted through sexual activity, and other modes of transmission are nearly impossible. There's no need for concern. Wishing you good health.

Understanding Indirect Infection Risks in Urology: Public Restroom Concerns

Indirect infection probability Hello doctor, I have not engaged in sexual intercourse and have received the public-funded HPV vaccine. A few days ago, while at a restaurant, I needed to use the restroom due to my menstrual period. When I sat down (after wiping the toilet seat wit...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The possibility of infection from public restrooms is not zero, but it is close to zero. Since you maintain proper cleaning, there is no need to worry. Wishing you good health.

Can Wearing a Condom Inside Out Lead to STDs or HPV?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) If a male puts on a condom incorrectly and the condom comes into contact with the glans (head of the penis) and there are secretions, wiping the condom with tissue and then turning it inside out to wear it correctly poses a risk. This practi...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: In the situation you described, if there is contact with bodily fluids and the other person has a sexually transmitted infection, there is a possibility of transmission, although the likelihood is relatively low. Wishing you good health.

Understanding STD Transmission Risks: Key Insights for Safe Practices

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) transmission When removing a condom, if the tip comes into contact with pre-ejaculate fluid but was wiped off with tissue before further sexual activity, is there a risk of transmitting STDs, including HPV, if the partner is infected? Does w...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There is a possibility of transmission with contact of bodily fluids, provided that the other person has an infectious disease. The risk is higher if there are open wounds. Generally, infectious diseases are primarily transmitted through sexual contact. The likelihood you ...

Understanding Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Testing, and Transmission Risks

Questions related to gonorrhea? Hello Dr. Du, I would like to ask some questions about gonorrhea: 1. I found that 90% of men infected with gonorrhea will show symptoms, while the remaining 10% may resolve on their own. However, other sources state that it does not self-resolve ...

Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I found that 90% of men infected with gonorrhea will show symptoms, while the remaining 10% may resolve on their own. However, other sources state that it does not self-resolve but rather becomes asymptomatic carriers. I would like to ask the physician which is correct? --...

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