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If negative tests for bv, chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, herpes, syphilis, gonorrea, trichomonas, hiv, what can be causes of cervicitis/urethritis?

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Cervicitis: Other bacteria such as streptococcus, and allergic reactions or chemical irritants are other possibilities.

Answered 2/19/2019

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Cervicitis: The causes of cervicitis are not completely understood. As apparently in your case,30-50% of cases test negative for all known infections that might cause it. The rest may be due to one or more undiscovered bacteria or viruses, or perhaps due to be non-infectious inflammation. Fortunately such cases have no known complications or serious health outcomes, and most eventually clear up on their own.

Answered 10/23/2019

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