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    Posted on: 04/30/2008

    Question

    Can you contract trich from a toliet seat?

    Answer

    No, you cannot get trich (trichomoniasis) from a toilet seat because the parasite cannot live long in the environment or on objects. Trichomoniasis is spread through sexual activity.


    Answered By:
    Nancy Brown , Ed.S, M.A., Ph.D.


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