Question 1

i was tested twice positive for enterococcus faecalis semen  in last 3months also recent cbc test was normal but  high crp is there any relations betw?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is: 37 y/o male says I was tested twice positive for enterococcus faecalis semen in last 3 months also recent cbc test was normal but high crp is there any relations between?  Yes, there is. CRP says there is Inflammation in the body, though not specific what type. One should watch personal habits /practices plus have the e.faecalis treated in self &amp; partner if present in partner also.

Question 2

what causes enterococcus faecalis in ones semen? what is it?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Enterococcus species are bacteria that are common in the bowel and their presence in semen can be due to contamination from anal intercourse.

Question 3

what causes enterococcus faecalis in your semen, semen culture was positive for light growth?

Accepted Answer

Genitourinary tract: Enterococcus is found commonly is stool - and for some reason now it is turning up in a semen culture. This could mean one of two things: a) the culture was contaminated or b) if you have symptoms relating to the GU tract, you could have prostatitis. Since male GU infections can take quite some time to treat properly, you'll need an ID doctor and/or a urologist to help.

Question 4

irritated urethra & slight inflamed meatus full panel std test inc mycoplasma gen neg. enterococcus faecalis found in semen can this be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This website will give you all the information you are looking for:

www.medicinabuenosaires.com/revistas/vol58-98/2/semenquality.htm

Question 5

i have enterococcus faecalis in my semen.  i take levofloxacin 500mg from doctor.
is enterococcus faecalis std/ will become std?
is enterococcus faecalis harmless for my sperm?
will this bacteria pass to my partner?
how long the treatment takes?

Accepted Answer

: Enterococcus faecalis is a  stool (poop) germ that is known to cause significant infections in some. Resistance to some antibiotics is well known and sometimes dual (2 at once) treatment is required. It is not considered a STD and may/may not trigger problems for a partner. Treatment followed by repeat culture of the involved material would be standard. Expect it to disable sperm it infects.

Question 6

what is the species of enterococcus found in semen culture?

Accepted Answer

None: Usually enterococcus are not found in semen culture. If one is found, it is abnormal and may represent an infection of the one of the genital organs.

Question 7

is there a specific type of semen culture that provides quantitative results about enterococcus, in order to see medication effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: You shouldn't have enterococcus in your semen so however diagnosis was made, you can ask your doctor to repeat it to prove that you're cured. Typically, we identify bacterial organism via culture & sensitivity. That tells us what antibiotics the organism is sensitive to. If you can finish appropriate antibiotics as directed by sensitivities, then usually no need for test of cure.

Question 8

when i did my semen sample and enterococcus faecalis was cultured what is the chances it was contamination if i got in the shower, urinated and then washed all over then did the sample straight after getting dry with a clean towel?

Accepted Answer

Semen infection: E. fecalis could indicate true infection or could be a contaminant. Judging this depends a lot on how strongly positive the culture is, i.e. only a few or lots of bacteria and other findings, like symptoms and white blood cells in semen. If in doubt, repeat culture might be needed; follow your doctor's advice. If it's a contaminant, it has nothing to do with showering and how you dried yourself.

Question 9

is ampicillin a good drug to treat enterococcus faecallis in the semen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Enterococcus faecalis: one of the most common bacteria found in chronic bacterial prostatitis and semen cultures. May be associated with recurrent UTIs or asymptomatic, yet have an adverse effect on semen parameters. Ampicillin or Amoxicillin are the drugs of first choice but do not penetrate the prostate as well as fluoroquinolones and TMP-SMX which may be alternatives depending on culture result

Question 10

i am suffering from prostatitis. all std negative. enterococcus faecalis was found in my semen. can this cause issues for my wife?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: UTI and prostatitis usually do not transmit infection sexually. However, your wife should wash up after sex. I recommend that practice in women prone to recurrent UTI.

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Enterococcus faecalis semen

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I was tested twice positive for enterococcus faecalis semen in last 3months also recent cbc test was normal but high crp is there any relations betw?

A member asked:

What causes enterococcus faecalis in ones semen? what is it?

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What causes enterococcus faecalis in your semen, semen culture was positive for light growth?

A member asked:

Irritated urethra & slight inflamed meatus full panel std test inc mycoplasma gen neg. enterococcus faecalis found in semen can this be the cause?

A member asked:

I have enterococcus faecalis in my semen. i take levofloxacin 500mg from doctor. is enterococcus faecalis std/ will become std? is enterococcus faecalis harmless for my sperm? will this bacteria pass to my partner? how long the treatment takes?

A member asked:

What is the species of enterococcus found in semen culture?

A member asked:

Is there a specific type of semen culture that provides quantitative results about enterococcus, in order to see medication effectiveness?

A member asked:

When i did my semen sample and enterococcus faecalis was cultured what is the chances it was contamination if i got in the shower, urinated and then washed all over then did the sample straight after getting dry with a clean towel?

A member asked:

Is ampicillin a good drug to treat enterococcus faecallis in the semen?

A member asked:

I am suffering from prostatitis. all std negative. enterococcus faecalis was found in my semen. can this cause issues for my wife?

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