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Can u get sick after sex thats not a std? after sex w another man days later got month long sore w red bumps back of throat, fatigue, swollen tonsils.

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Possible, but: Possibly, but most likely it's an std. Maybe you got the flu or a cold. But it's just as likely you got chlamydia or gonorrhea in your throat. Go to a clinic or see a doc.

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/1/2014

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