In toilets where you can't be 100% sure of the hygienic process you are right to be worried.

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Here are the common infections that can be spread by toilet seats.

It is unlikely to catch an STD from a toilet seat as  your skin would have to be broken for the microorganisms to infect you.

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What to do to minimise infection

According to Health Site.