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What are the odds (% wise) of a man contracting chlamydia when receiving oral sex. the infected person only has symptoms in their penis not throat. ?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Practically 0: Chamydia trachomatis is not thought to be an important cause of pharyngitis, therefore the risk of spread during active oral sex is practically 0. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Salvaggio agreed

Answered 9/5/2015

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