Does E-coli In Semen require Treament with Antibiotics ? Posted: 10-30-07 06:37am
A microbiologic analysis of my semen
revealed that I have E-coli bacteria. The
doctor prescribed antibiotics, Ampicillin
500 mg and Gentamicin shots for 1 week
treatment. My girlfriend was also tested
positive for this bacteria in her vaginal
secretion analysis, but her doctor told
her that this bacteria is absolutely
harmless and she needs no trearment at
all.
I think that it would be useless if I take
all of the prescribed drugs and clear the
bacteria off and my girlfiend doesn't,
because when we have sex, I am going to
catch the bacteria again.
My doctor told me that my immune system
supresses the bacteria and that's why I do
not have any symptoms now, but that is not
guaranteed in the future. For this reason
he believes that immediate treatment with
anitiotics is highly recommended.
I would highly appreciate your opinion on
this issue. Is this bacteria really
harmful, so that it really needs treatment
with antibiotics? Is there any danger that
it could cause any infection in the
future?
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 10-30-07 07:18am
If her doctor told her it was okay, then
it is okay. The reason it is different for
women is E-Coli can naturally get into the
vagina (the anus and vagina are very close
in proximity). You need to take all of the
medication as your doctor prescribed so
you won't get sick. E-Coli is serious
shiznit. If it clears up after you are
done with the meds, there should be no
worry that it will come back. But I think
your girlfriend should get treated as
well, or you will catch it again-just as
you said.
Maybe she should go to a different doctor?
Maybe she can go to your doctor with you
and you 3 can explain the situation. I
would ban sex for a little while until
this all clears up. Going to the doctors
repeatedly is expensive.
That's my 2 cents anyway.
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irs031
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Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: 10-30-07 10:23am
That's exactly what I am telling her, but
she is quite convinced that she doesn't
need treatment. I don't think that sex is
a problem, if we use a condom. Can you
give me a link on the internet, where I
could find information about E-coli and
the possible complications, so that I can
convince her to get treated as well.
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irs031
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Posted: 11-01-07 08:29am
The Gentamicin shots are quite painful. I
had the first one today. I hope that its
really worth it.
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 11-02-07 08:20am
Obviously it's worth it if the doctor
thinks it's the right thing to do....
Try getting a RHOGAM shot in the arse just
to be able to keep your baby safe....
Burnssssss
