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Hi dr,i have slightly swollen lymph node under my right ear,slight cold but no fever,i had cold soft drinks continuously for few days.a day back i had syphilis test which was negitive,my dr told it's thorat infection.do i have any kind of std?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No STD is a likely cause of these symptoms. You caught a cold. But if you have been at risk for STDs (new partner, non-monogamous, etc), you should be tested from time to time, regardless of symptoms.

Answered 12/9/2022

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