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Is My Son In Danger After Using My Tooth Brush When I Am Positive For Chlamydia?
I was recently diagnosed as having Chlamydia. My concern is that my son confused my Sonicare toothbrush for his and used it. I m afraid that it could have been passed onto him because I know that the bacteria can live in the throat. Should I have him tested?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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thanks for your query,
i have gone through your question, nothing to worry about your son getting infected just by using your toothbrush.. if you are still in doubt and wants to get it confirmed consult a physician and go for Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). i dont think so it is necessary now..
i hope my answer will help you..
i have gone through your question, nothing to worry about your son getting infected just by using your toothbrush.. if you are still in doubt and wants to get it confirmed consult a physician and go for Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). i dont think so it is necessary now..
i hope my answer will help you..
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