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I am suffering from prostatitis. all std negative. enterococcus faecalis was found in my semen. can this cause issues for my wife?

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

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Usually not: UTI and prostatitis usually do not transmit infection sexually. However, your wife should wash up after sex. I recommend that practice in women prone to recurrent UTI.

Answered 3/16/2016

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A member asked:

I am suffering from prostatitis. all std negative. enterococcus faecalis was found in my semen. can this cause issues for my wife?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yun Tran answered

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