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A member asked:

If i have a sore throat and had sex with someone with gonorrhea, should i get tested?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Make sure that your doctor does a swab specific for gonorrhea too because the swabs used for strep won't detect ghonorrhea.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 12/31/2014

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: If you have a persistent sore throat, regardless of sexual activity, you should be checked by your doctor.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 12/7/2014

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