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Recurrent STD infections - non specific
I keep getting exposed to what turn out to be non-specific bacteria (bugs) and get the usual symptoms of some discharge, itchiness, and ,mild discomfort when peeing.
I've had several courses of anti-bs in the last few months but prior to this also had a full STD screen which was negative for everything.
Both female partners have told me they are clean based on regular check ups. However, on both occasions, 8 weeks into the relationship, I've come down with the above symptoms.
Is it possible I am still infected and the anti-bs have not worked or is it that my partners have symptomless infections that are not picked up on their STD screens.
Getting really frustrated with this, not to mention feeling like I'm always at the Doctors getting anti-bs - as I don't like taking multiple rounds of them.
Please help! any advice appreciated.
I've had several courses of anti-bs in the last few months but prior to this also had a full STD screen which was negative for everything.
Both female partners have told me they are clean based on regular check ups. However, on both occasions, 8 weeks into the relationship, I've come down with the above symptoms.
Is it possible I am still infected and the anti-bs have not worked or is it that my partners have symptomless infections that are not picked up on their STD screens.
Getting really frustrated with this, not to mention feeling like I'm always at the Doctors getting anti-bs - as I don't like taking multiple rounds of them.
Please help! any advice appreciated.
The NGU (same as NSU) diagnosis does sound plausible, although it's difficult to know whether ureaplasma is the cause in any particular case. As you say, it is generally harmless, and it is found equally frequently in people with and without symptoms like yours.
Thankyou! It was NSU/NGU caused by Urea Plasma urealyticum. The information is a touch confusing re this infection. Seems like it's a harmless but highly contagious bacteria that a lot of people have but only some are symptomatic.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
If your doctor isn't an STD expert, find one. Your local health department STD clinic (or its equivalent in other countries, such as a GUM clinic in the UK, a Sexual Health Centre in Australia, etc). Or a local infectious diseases specialist.
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