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Is ureaplasma always considered an sti? should it be treated if there are no symptoms? some resources say it's a normal part of the genitourinary microbiome. i'm a late 30s male who tested positive for ureaplasma; trying to avoid needless antibiotics
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Ureaplasma: Although it's not classified as a STI, it is a contagious bacterium spread by sexual contact. Infectious diseases experts feel even asymptomatic cases should be treated to avoid infertility, meningitis,prostatitis. It is a causes of urethritis.
Answered 7/29/2020
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