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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have a uti. just started meds. can i pass it to my partner giving or receiving oral sex? and standardized sex (vaginal)? w/ a condom **

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Dr. James Lin
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Unsure, but...: Sexual act would not transmit bacterial UTi, but not sure for some asymptomatic STDs, which are common and transmissible with chlamydia, trich, even gono, HIV, etc. as examples. More? Seek evaluation/counseling so to ease current concern and avoid future worry. Best wish ...
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