Luellwitz discusses STI transmission with HealthCentral
Ryan Luellwitz, DO, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined HealthCentral for a recent story about sexually transmitted infections.
In “Can You Get Herpes From a Toilet Seat?” Luellwitz and other health care experts from around the United States clear up some myths surrounding herpes. Luellwitz specifically talked about how the STI is transmitted, reducing risk for herpes, and good public restroom hygiene tips in general:
“Getting herpes is more likely when you have skin-to-skin contact with someone who has active herpes lesions or symptoms, says Dr. Luellwitz, but it’s still possible to get herpes from skin-to-skin contact with a partner who currently has no noticeable symptoms.”
Read the whole article here!
**by Ob-Gyn Communications Intern Paige Stevenson