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I tested positive for vaginal gonorrhea, he did not test positive for penile gonorrhea, but tested positive for oral gonorrhea. we are sexually active. how is that possible?

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It happens: Gonorrhea travels in moist secretions like saliva or vaginal fluid. Penile gonorrhea can sometimes be avoided with a condom. Whether he picked it up & gave it to you or vice versa, you both need treatment. You can decide what forms of sexual contact were needed to spread the germ to the sites listed.

Answered 2/25/2018

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