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If u didn't know someone had chlamydia or gonorrhea infection in their throat and u kissed them, can u pass it that way or only passed thru oral sex?

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Yes: Infection in the throat is easily transmitted to the oral cavity.

Answered 3/24/2020

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Its Rare: Gonorrhea doesn't infect the tongue or the mouth so most experts say that transmission by kissing is not common.

Answered 5/12/2014

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Yes: Chlamydia does not cause a throat infection but gonorrhea can and can be transmitted, though rarely, from person to person through just oral contact (kissing).

Answered 1/27/2017

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