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Sore w red bumps back of throat won't go away! going on over a month! started days after sex w another man. got results back days ago but all negative?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Throat swab: Did they check your throat for gonorrrhea and chlamydia?

Answered 5/3/2014

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Could be STD: You need to consult a physician for examination and more test. High likely some kind of sexually transmitted disease ( std) specially herpes infection that has low sensitivity initially.

Answered 8/1/2018

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Month long sore throat w red bumps back of throat, and swollen tonsils. Now fatigue and nausious after eating. Began days after sex with another man.

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Throat is irritated, red and slightly sore month after giving oral with another man. Also red bumps back of throat. Days after went in for STD but neg?

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