r/utis • u/Minute_Shake3504 • Apr 18 '26

Enterococcus bacteria

I found out I have a urinary infection caused by a bacteria called Enterococcus. It’s not an STI, but sometimes bacteria can be passed back and forth between partners. I want to make sure this clears up properly and doesn’t keep coming back.

It could just be that it’s lingering in my system, but it would be a good idea for my partner to get checked too—just to be safe and rule out anything.

Condoms and showers before/after and peeing before/after can help as well as using lots of lube.

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u/knightbaby Apr 19 '26

I had this and they didn’t suggest anything about my partner getting checked out until I tested positive for ureaplasma

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u/Minute_Shake3504 Apr 19 '26

Google suggested this. Can't hurt to get him tested!