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What Are The Chances Of STD Transmission Through Non-penetrative Sex?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015
Question: I received a handjob at a massage parlor, what are chances of catching an std like crabs or scabies?
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Answered by Dr. Shahid Hassan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
yes you can

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic,

Scabies is very contagious disease and close contact of 15 to 20 minutes is sufficient for the transmission of disease.
The mite for scabies can also be transmitted from infected clothes and bedding. as the mite remains alive for 2-3 days in clothes and bedding.

Hope this is helpful.
Thanks

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What Are The Chances Of STD Transmission Through Non-penetrative Sex?

Brief Answer: yes you can Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic, Scabies is very contagious disease and close contact of 15 to 20 minutes is sufficient for the transmission of disease. The mite for scabies can also be transmitted from infected clothes and bedding. as the mite remains alive for 2-3 days in clothes and bedding. Hope this is helpful. Thanks