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There a std that can be mistaken for post nasal drip? the meds won't work, and it started after sex with another man. antibiotics/ steroids not help.

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Possible: Candidal or herpetic esophagitis, gonorrhea and chylamidia can produce sore throat and cough which could present with sore throat and cough.

Answered 2/23/2023

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Gonorrhea can...: but then so can other bacteria and viruses, including non-STD. It could also be an allergy or other non-infectious cause. The only way to be able to eventually diagnose an infectious cause is to take specimens for testing, including cultures. If you got antibiotics you probably saw a doctor or mid-level provider. Did your provider take any specimens of throat or sputum before prescribing? See MD.

Answered 9/23/2017

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: Post-nasal drips are not from STD. Get examined by your doctor.

Answered 7/16/2019

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