Bacterial infection

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Bacterial infection

Asked for Female, 23 Years

I have a friend who was told she has a bacterial infection in her fallopian tubes possibly from an untreated std..please explain to me how it isn't possible it can not be transferred through sex to a man

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Dr. Reena Kawatra General Physician 40 yrs exp Gurgaon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Reena Kawatra

General Physician 40 yrs exp Gurgaon

Sexual activity can transfer Infection ,using personal items of a person , contact or dirty washrooms can also cause Infection,for more details u may get back to us on a direct Consulting.

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