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I had oral sex with a girl three weeks ago. i got symptoms of an std so i went to get tested and my doctor took blood and urine samples but didnt swab my throat. will the stds show up even though i didnt do a throat swab? should i get a throat swab

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probalby not: Any STD you catch by performing oral sex would require oral testing for diagnosis. However, cunnilingus -- oral vaginal contact-- rarely transmits STDs at all, and oral testing really isn't necessary.

Answered 2/7/2020

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