E. coli or STD?

[Karlkraurss]

Good morning community.

I apologize for my English, I'm from South America (using a translator).

Man. 28 years.

2 months ago, on December 29, 2022, I had a risky sexual exposure. I received oral sex for 30/40 seconds from a friend (girl). All my STD tests were negative: chlam, Gon, Hiv, Herpes, Syphilis.

However, at the sixth/seventh week after this encounter, I began to have urinary symptoms: frequent urination, urgency, and a feeling of not having expelled all the urine.

My doctor sent me for a urinalysis that came back positive for E.Coli. Now I have many doubts and fears:

1. Did I get the E.Coli from that oral sex event?
2. Is E.Coli an STD?
3. Can I transmit E.Coli to my current partner?
4. Could it all be just a coincidence and my anxiety leads me to think I have an STD?

Thank you all. I know I've asked here before, but I still haven't received my urinalysis.

[auntiejessi]

Having e coli in your urine means you have a urinary tract infection.

E coli is naturally occuring in your body, and can overgrow, causing an infection.

This is not an STD, though it can be transmitted sexually.

It's a coincidence that you got it, and it doesn't need to set your anxiety off.

[Karlkraurss]

Thank you very much for your quick response Auntjessi, you do an excellent job in this community.

you reassure me. However, if E. Coli can be sexually transmitted:

1. Did I get it from oral sex?

2. If I have vaginal sex with my current partner, can I transmit the infection to him if I am on treatment?

3. Is it better to abstain from sexual intercourse until the infection is gone?

Thanks Aunt Jessie.

[auntiejessi]

Thanks for the kind words.

1 - No, you didn't get it from oral sex. You can get it from just natural overgrowth in your body.

2 - You can, but if it worries you, just use condoms until your treatment is done.

3 - If sex is comfortable, you don't need to abstain. If it makes you feel better, you can use a condom, and that will prevent transmission.

This isn't something to freak out about. It's very common to have a UTI caused by E Coli.

I am confused as to your sex. You reference vaginal sex with your partner, who you call "him". If you are having vaginal sex, it would seem you are female, but you state are male.

Maybe it's a translation issue, or a gender identity issue - your gender identity is your own, and I don't mean to shame you, but UTIs are different for people with penises than those with vaginas.

[Karlkraurss]

Hi Aunt Jessi, I'm a man, I'm 28 years old.

All this worries me because the doctors tell me that it is not common to have a UTI at my age and as a man. That is the reason for my anxiety.

[auntiejessi]

It's not common, but it's not rare, and it's not cause for concern. Just take the antibiotics, and you'll be fine.

Make sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. You'll be fine. :)

[Sara_MHModerator]

Hello, With these replies and your previous replies, your questions related to the exposure in December should be fully answered.

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