A 49-year-old member asked:
Help please! is bacterial infection like staphylococcus a sexually transmitted disease?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
No: Even though an infection could be transmitted during the act of sex does not mean that it falls into the category of sexually transmitted diseases.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I had sexual relationships 7 months ago, but he put it in the back and in the front.. and continue doing that After that I had 3 yeast infections ( candidiasis) it can be because of that? The bacterias in the back?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes this could: be from the anal/vaginal intercourse, causing a bacterial vaginal infection. You need to see a doctor for testing and proper treatment.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
I get so many bacterial vaginitis infections back to back. I'm not sexually active at the moment why is this happening ?
Dr. Krishna Anandanswered
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ConsultG.Y.N.doctor: Having repeated bacterial vaginitis may be due to incomplete treatment or repeated exposure tp infection due to bad hygiene .Your doctor may suggest ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Can an untreated bacterial infection turn into a STD if my partner and I continue to have sexual contact before infection is treated?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
STD risk, avoid sex: Whatever kind of "bacterial infection" you have, it won't become something different, either an STD or otherwise. You may already have an STD. "Bacter... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Can Chronic/Acute Bacterial Prostatitis be transmitted sexually, causing infection or UTI in female partner?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
YES: YES- both partners should be checked, especially if sexual intercourse was unprotected.
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916 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
If you kiss someone who smokes weed ,or having sexual intercourse with them .. Will this cause the other person to get a bacterial infection ??
Dr. Dan Fisheranswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Absolutely not.: Bacterial infection is spread by bacteria. Bacteria that cause disease are no more common in those who use weed than those who do not. Having unprotec... Read More
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