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Oral thrush shortly after unprotected sex? is it oral thrush or is it an sti in the mouth,been on antibiotics

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be assessed: An antibiotic will often make thrush worse. If an STD is a concern, your doctor needs to make sure you get the proper cultures and antibiotics. Some doctors will treat for both thrush and STD. All the best and stay protected.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/8/2015

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A member asked:

Oral thrush shortly after unprotected sex? is it oral thrush or is it an sti in the mouth,been on antibiotics

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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