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A member asked:

I found out i had gonorrhea saturday they gave me the shot and meds i dont know if i have it anymore but i have a sore down there ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Could be a viral : infection as well, such as herpes, you need to have it checked to be sure. Some other sexually transmitted infections could also be source of a lesion.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/13/2019

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