can grp b/strep agalactiae be transmitted through sex?
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it's thought not to be. it's just a variation on the kind of bacteria all women have. 10-30% just have it instead of the kind that isn't as harmful to babies.
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You should use a condom for oral on a man, or a dental dam (thin square piece of latex) for oral on a woman. Pretty much all STDs can be transmitted by oral. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, even HIV and hepatitis, just to name a few, can all be transmitted by oral. If you don't want to use condoms for oral, just make sure that you and your partner(s) get tested. Please trust this information. I'm a health educator, and I wouldn't want to see you get anything that you wouldn't want to get. Take care!
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Gardenella Vaginalis is a bacterial infection of the vagina.\nit is not clear that it is sexually transmitted; however,it is associated with sexual transmitted disease risk factors.\nbut no single organism has been identified. Also, treatment of male partners does not change the risk of reoccurrence in women - true of the other STDs. It may be sexually transmitted, but there is some thought that it is vertically transmitted from mother to daughter at birth. Don't get too paranoid about this one. It's very common and little known of the cause.
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Not possible if no one has any STDS. Go check out the Center for Diseases Control's website. STDS are spread by others who have STDS. Check out the website and get informed. Good luck.
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Tony Q is right. The bacteria that causes chlmydia is very fragile once it is outside of a human body. So, toilet seats and door knobs will not sustain this bacteria. Mucus membrane (penis opening, vagina) to mucus membrane (vagina, penis opening, a*n*u*s, throat) contact must occur. Kissing is not a likely route though, because the mouth is too cool and is exposed to light when it opens and closes. But o*r*a*l sex can transmit it, because the throat is a good habitat for the chlamydia bacteria.
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Group Beta strep is acutally a normal vaginal bacteria that many women have.  It has no side effects or symptoms in women, and is a normal, healthy vaginal flora.  However, when a newborn is delivered vaginally and it comes into contact with it, the baby can get sick.  Women who are pregnant are given IV antibiotics (usually a penicillin drug) during labor to prevent the infant from getting sick.  If you are allergic to penicillin, many doctors give cleocin instead.  Generally, the antibiotics are given 4-6 hours apart suring labor, and most pediatricians like for the mother to have received at least 2 doses prior to the baby's delivery to make sure the baby is covered.  It is extremely common and nothing to worry about.  Just make sure you remind your labor burse that you are GBS+.  Good luck!
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I'm not a doctor, but I don't think so. Strep is bacterial and herpes is a virus - completely unrelated.
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The chances are probably pretty slim. However, if you had any type of cut on your penis there could be a slight chance. You ejaculating in her mouth would not increase your chances of infection...just hers. She was actually at more risk than you. Altough, when in doubt, get tested!!!
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It's a bacteria found in the human genitalia. It's very frequent in sexually active adults and it has been known to cause disease such as pneumonia, meningitis and still or premature birth.
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Transmission of a disease depends on which disease it is. Sexual transmission encompasses a lot of things. The root of it is: does the disease spread through skin contact or through fluids?\n\nDiseases that spread by skin contact include crabs (pube lice), scabies, herpes, HPV and syphilis. This means **dry humping** and penetrative sex can transmit the disease. So for those of you who thought it was safe "not to go all the way in," you're wrong.\n\nOther diseases need fluid exchange to travel. These include gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, Hep B and HIV. To get these, you need to engage in unprotected penetrative sex (vaginal or anal).\n\nAnd then there's oral sex. You can spread herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia and in rarer instances HIV and yeasts via unprotected oral sex. Use a condom and dental dam for any oral-genital or oral-anal contact.
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Can I get HIV from oral sex? \nYes, it is possible for either partner to become infected with HIV through performing or receiving oral sex. There have been a few cases of HIV transmission from performing oral sex on a person infected with HIV. While no one knows exactly what the degree of risk is, evidence suggests that the risk is less than that of unprotected anal or vaginal sex. \n\nIf the person performing oral sex has HIV, blood from their mouth may enter the body of the person receiving oral sex through \n\nthe lining of the urethra (the opening at the tip of the penis); \nthe lining of the vagina or cervix; \nthe lining of the anus; or \ndirectly into the body through small cuts or open sores. \nIf the person receiving oral sex has HIV, their blood, semen (cum), pre-seminal fluid (pre-cum), or vaginal fluid may contain the virus. Cells lining the mouth of the person performing oral sex may allow HIV to enter their body. \n\nThe risk of HIV transmission increases \n\nif the person performing oral sex has cuts or sores around or in their mouth or throat; \nif the person receiving oral sex ejaculates in the mouth of the person performing oral sex; or \nif the person receiving oral sex has another sexually transmitted disease (STD). \nNot having (abstaining from) sex is the most effective way to avoid HIV. \n\nIf you choose to perform oral sex, and your partner is male, \n\nuse a latex condom on the penis; or \nif you or your partner is allergic to latex, plastic (polyurethane) condoms can be used. \nStudies have shown that latex condoms are very effective, though not perfect, in preventing HIV transmission when used correctly and consistently. If either partner is allergic to latex, plastic (polyurethane) condoms for either the male or female can be used. For more information about latex condoms, see "Male Latex Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases." \n\nIf you choose to have oral sex, and your partner is female, \n\nuse a latex barrier (such as a natural rubber latex sheet, a dental dam or a cut-open condom that makes a square) between your mouth and the vagina. A latex barrier such as a dental dam reduces the risk of blood or vaginal fluids entering your mouth. Plastic food wrap also can be used as a barrier. \nIf you choose to perform oral sex with either a male or female partner and this sex includes oral contact with your partners anus (analingus or rimming), \n\nuse a latex barrier (such as a natural rubber latex sheet, a dental dam or a cut-open condom that makes a square) between your mouth and the anus. Plastic food wrap also can be used as a barrier. \nIf you choose to share sex toys with your partner, such as dildos or vibrators, \n\neach partner should use a new condom on the sex toy; and \nbe sure to clean sex toys between each use. \nIf you would like more information or have personal concerns, call CDC-INFO 24 Hours/Day at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636), 1-888-232-6348 (TTY), in English, en Espaٌol. \n\nBut on the other hand reports say it is very minimal:\nhttp://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn1156
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Yes Herpes simplex, whether oral (usually HSV type 1) or genital (usually HSV type 2) can be transferred to a sex partner through skin contact.  Transmission rates to a partner is significanly lower during times when there are no obvious lesions, but still possible.  There is a much higher rate of transmission when there are visible active outbreaks.\n\nHSV 1 has lower infectivity rates compared to HSV type 2.  Prophylactic therapy days prior to sexual activity up til days after it with Acyclovir at least 400 mg twice a day may decrease risk of contracting herpes, but is not a guarantee.
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Yes it can be sexually transmitted. Please check the below site:\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000662.htm
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Yes, and transmission through sexual contact is the most common form of transmission for adults...so play safe.
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Waaaah, Stephie!!!  Your teacher is crazy wrong!  To answer the initial question, can you get an STD from oral sex?  Yes.  Herpes is the most common.  If someone has genital herpes it can go to someone's mouth.  OR (and here's the crazy one) if someone has cold sores, that can become genital herpes.  Someone can also get something gross like chlamydia in their throat, but honestly, it's not all that common.  But know your partner, get tested and use protection!  That's what flavored condoms and dental dams are for!!!
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Strep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. There are many different strains of strep bacteria, some of which cause more serious illness than others. The type of strep that most commonly infects the throat is called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABS). Other types that can sometimes infect the throat are groups C and G strep bacteria.\nhttp://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw54745\n\nThe group A streptococcus bacterium (Streptococcus pyogenes, or GAS) is a form of Streptococcus bacteria responsible for most cases of streptococcal illness. Other types (B, C, D, and G) may also cause infection. \nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_A_streptococcal_infection\n\nThat's all I could really find, nothing really goes into detail.
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Yes through vaginal fluids and other fluids.  If I remember correctly the virus cannot live long outside the body, I'm thinking like ten minutes.  I also believe it can be transmitted through breast milk, but i'm not sure.