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Could my partner have to be tested for ureaplasma if i have been diagnosed with it?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some...: Ideally, yes; in reality, it is unnecessary as long as being asymptomatic and maintaining monogamy after he is empirically treated like you might received. If not, yes to be tested and maintain high standard of safe sex - chiefly 1-to-1 relationship.

Answered 6/5/2017

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A member asked:

Could my partner have to be tested for ureaplasma if i have been diagnosed with it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Lin answered

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