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A member asked:

Could one person's bladder infection be given to her sexual partner?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes: Bladder infections and urinary tract infections can affect sexual partners.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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