However, when a person's immune system is low and the bacterium overgrows, it can cause urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) or bacterial vaginosis and possibly contribute to infertility. Ureaplasma urealyticum is a bacteria that is naturally found in the urinary, reproductive, and respiratory organs of both men and women Although ureaplasma can be transmitted through sexual contact, it is not always considered a sexually transmitted disease (std). Anyone can carry ureaplasma, but certain factors may increase the risk Being sexually active with multiple partners a weakened immune system existing sexually transmitted infections (stis) use of invasive devices like catheters You can contract a mycoplasma or ureaplasma infection through direct contact with infected cells
This means that you can get ureaplasma and mycoplasma from oral sex but you are less likely to contract it through this transmission route. Open communication with healthcare providers about sexual health concerns allows for appropriate testing and guidance However, ureaplasma infections are commonly transmitted through sexual contact, especially in cases where there is unprotected sexual activity or multiple sexual partners In fact, ureaplasma is one of the most common stis in the world, with an estimated 14% of the global population being infected at any given time.
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