Although S. aureus is not traditionally defined as a sexually-transmitted pathogen, these populations may be united through their increased prevalence of S. aureus carriage at multiple body sites, including the genitals, and may consequently be at elevated risk of infection.

Can Staphylococcus be contacted sexually?

Staph infection is not a sexually-transmitted disease. However, due to the fact that it is on the surface of the skin, it can be passed across but it is not a sexually transmitted disease.

Is staphylococcus an STD or STI?

Staphylococcus is however, neither a disease nor a sexually transmitted disease for that matter but a number of people are unfortunately still confused and bothered by this continuously exhibited Staphylococcus sexually transmitted disease phenomenon.