A 21-year-old female asked:
are the chances high of giving someone chlamydia through giving oral sex? (from mouth to penis)
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Unlikely...but: If the infection is isolated to the female genital tract, oral sex would not transfer the germ. It transfers in mucus derived from the infected sites. Chlamydia does not enter the blood & then transfer to other sites like the mouth. That said, there is a slight possibility that the oral and nasal membranes could transiently sustain chlamydia if it was to get there directly.
Answered on Oct 25, 2020
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Dr. Julan Crane answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Chlamydia in mouth: It’s possible so you are at risk. It’s just not often does this happen
Answered on Aug 22, 2018
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
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Safest to get Rx: Chlamydia is uncommonly transmitted by oral sex, and doesn't cause sores, bumps, or anything else on the tongue. Still, to be 100% safe, you should ge ... Read More
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Killian answered
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Misinformed?: No. That would be impossible. Chlamydia is only contagious at the site of infection. It does not travel to other sites or fluids in the body.
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Dr. Danny Proffitt answered
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Shouldn't: Unless they were carrying the disease actively, you should not have a problem. It would be best to complete your antibiotics an practice safe sex! r ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Brown answered
44 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Concern is misplaced: Chlamydia is normally a silent and asymptomatic infection to begin with and even less likely to cause throat symptoms. The chance of getting Strep th ... Read More
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