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Can a sore throat from giving oral sex to a female without acquiring a std/sti?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Possible: Can experience a bacterial flora imbalance leading to sore throat w/o it being from an std player, but gonorrhea / chlamydia are common sources as well. Get checked, and have to fess up to dr as many common cultures will not grow these & need to be sure antibiotic covers them as well.

Answered 8/23/2020

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