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How common is chancroid in the usa? could both partners be asymptomatic or is that very unlikely? - for all sti but did test positive for ureaplasma. i was told this was not an sti. its been two years since i have been sexually active?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Chancroid: In US, only 7 cases of Chancroid were reported to the CDC in 2016. So it quite rare in this country. Chancroid is an STD caused by a bacteria called Haemophilus ducreyi.

Answered 5/28/2021

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Ureaplasma: Although it may be found in normal genital tracts, Ureaplasma certainly can be sexually transmitted by oral, anal or vaginal intercourse. One may have no symptoms, it may clear without treatment but if one has urinary symptoms, treatment is advisable, especially in women who eventually want to get pregnant or men who want their partner to get pregnant as prolonged infections can lead to infertili

Answered 1/26/2021

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