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Can STD Be Contracted Through Unprotected Oral Sex?
Question: I had a recent unprotected oral exposure 8 days ago with another male, I performed on him for 5-10 minutes with no ejaculation. He stated that he was clean of all STDs, however 4 days later I noticed a slight tickle in my throat that has continued for 3 days. This has not gotten worse, but still remains in the back of my throat. What is the likelihood of an STD from a single oral exposure?
Brief Answer:
For now, monitor only!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
This could be possible caused by irritation form the semen. I will suggest that you go on and monitor a little longer. Should this get worse or persists beyond a week, then we would certainly advise that you get evaluated for a possible STD, most commonly Gonorrhea. It is possible to get STD from a single sex if the other partner is infected. The number of times certainly increases the risk but a single exposure is enough for an infection to be transmitted.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
For now, monitor only!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
This could be possible caused by irritation form the semen. I will suggest that you go on and monitor a little longer. Should this get worse or persists beyond a week, then we would certainly advise that you get evaluated for a possible STD, most commonly Gonorrhea. It is possible to get STD from a single sex if the other partner is infected. The number of times certainly increases the risk but a single exposure is enough for an infection to be transmitted.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks! What is the likelihood of an oral exposure to gonorrhea? If this person did have gonorrhea the likelihood that I would catch it?
Brief Answer:
There is no figure out there to respond to this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are no thorough papers which address the likelihood of getting gonorrhea from a single intercourse. However, the chances with one are less than the chances with two, so, there are still some chances that you may be free compared to multiple episodes.
I wish you well.
There is no figure out there to respond to this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are no thorough papers which address the likelihood of getting gonorrhea from a single intercourse. However, the chances with one are less than the chances with two, so, there are still some chances that you may be free compared to multiple episodes.
I wish you well.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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