Can Vaginal Infection Be Contracted Through Sexual Intercourse?

Posted on Wed, 2 Aug 2017

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Wed, 2 Aug 2017 Answered on

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Question : Just found out I have s.simulants in urine..starting antibiotics tomorrow..is this transferable to husband also, the doc said follow up in 6 months..shouldn't urine be checked sooner to make sure gone.. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility Of infection getting transmitted to husband can not be ruled ou

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query
The vaginal infection that you have developed can get transferred to your husband through sexual interco

I would suggest you to practice safe sex by using condom

consult qualified Gynecologist for clinical examination and further treatment

Please do not hesitate to write if you have more questions

Thanks
Dr Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng