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What Causes Throat Infection After Oral Sex?
Question: Hi there I gave oral sex briefly unprotected no ejaculation and only for about 10 seconds a week later I've had a mild sore throat - should I be worried...the partner was adimet at making sure I was clean so I stupidly assumed he was too as he was very paranoid about me. I have some post nasal but other than that it doesn't feel like a cold - should I be concerned about an sti
Brief Answer:
STI have to be considered
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
And I understand your concerns.
The fact that you have managed to get a throat infection soon after the oral sex does not necessarily mean that you have attained a STI.
There may be a more benign infection at work here like a normal viral infection.
However, there is obviously a need to test for a HIV testing and if needed, a throat swab culture.
Most of the times, a throat infection lasts 5-7 days.
So if the infection lasts longer than this, seriously consider the possibility of STIs.
i hope that the information helps you.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
STI have to be considered
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
And I understand your concerns.
The fact that you have managed to get a throat infection soon after the oral sex does not necessarily mean that you have attained a STI.
There may be a more benign infection at work here like a normal viral infection.
However, there is obviously a need to test for a HIV testing and if needed, a throat swab culture.
Most of the times, a throat infection lasts 5-7 days.
So if the infection lasts longer than this, seriously consider the possibility of STIs.
i hope that the information helps you.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Are the chances that isn't not an sti?
I'm very nervous as I'm with a new partner and things are going well
I'm very nervous as I'm with a new partner and things are going well
Brief Answer:
Wait and watch
Detailed Answer:
hi ,
the chances are not high
however, you need to consider the possibility
avoid intercourse with the new partner
in case you are infected it may get transmitted
as I said , be patient
wait and watch
best wishes
Wait and watch
Detailed Answer:
hi ,
the chances are not high
however, you need to consider the possibility
avoid intercourse with the new partner
in case you are infected it may get transmitted
as I said , be patient
wait and watch
best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Just to confirm if I already feel the throat has improved and almost gone away I can rule out sti?
Brief Answer:
Test to confirm
Detailed Answer:
you can rule out active sti.
it would be better to test for HIV and vdrl in such situations at a later date.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.
Test to confirm
Detailed Answer:
you can rule out active sti.
it would be better to test for HIV and vdrl in such situations at a later date.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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