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Is STD Possible On Touching Door Knobs?

Hi I'm terrified right now I recently went to an adult store and went into a video booth. I touched the door knob the controls on tv and masterbated I'm scared that I could've got an STD is that possible? I have a swollen knuckle and think it could be an abscess which is a symptom of stds ?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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thank you for query.the methods suggested by you are usually not the modes of transmission of STDs.reason for swollen knuckle,sexual intercourse history is not clear.It is better to have protected intercourse like using condoms if either of them have multiple partners.consult the doctor for knuckle selling with full details for diagnosis and treatment.
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Is STD Possible On Touching Door Knobs?

thank you for query.the methods suggested by you are usually not the modes of transmission of STDs.reason for swollen knuckle,sexual intercourse history is not clear.It is better to have protected intercourse like using condoms if either of them have multiple partners.consult the doctor for knuckle selling with full details for diagnosis and treatment.