Are cocci sexually transmitted

Cocci, which refer to spherical bacteria, can be part of the normal flora in the human body and are not inherently sexually transmitted. However, some pathogenic cocci, like Neisseria gonorrhoeae (which causes gonorrhea) and Treponema pallidum (which causes syphilis), are sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Transmission typically occurs through sexual contact rather than the bacteria themselves being classified as cocci. It's important to practice safe sex to reduce the risk of STIs.