10 Causes of H Pylori
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause Of H Pylori #7: Sex
H. pylori is generally associated with diseases of the digestive system. As such, it will make sense that it can be transmitted in ways that have already been mentioned. There is also a train of thought, however, that H. pylori can also be transmitted through sex.
H. pylori can be found in the saliva, meaning that there is a risk of contamination through oral sex. It is also thought that the bacteria can also survive in the vagina, making transmission possible through penetrative sex. Either way, we do know that some diseases can definitely be transmitted through sex so it is best to play it safe.
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