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I tested positive for oral gonorrhea but had already given only oral to a partner before i knew. the person i gave oral to did not have gonorrhea and now im nervous i may have given him the std. how likely is it that he caught if from me?

Q: i tested positive for oral gonorrhea but had already given only oral to a partner before i knew. the person i gave oral to did not have gonorrhea and now im nervous i may have given him the std. how likely is it that he caught if from me?

: Oral gonorrhea is not very easily transmitted, and it sounds like your partner wasn't infected. Still, s/he needs to be treated despite the negative test result.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Oral gonorrhea is not very easily transmitted, and it sounds like your partner wasn't infected. Still, s/he needs to be treated despite the negative test result.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/17/2021

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A member asked:

I tested positive for oral gonorrhea but had already given only oral to a partner before i knew. the person i gave oral to did not have gonorrhea and now im nervous i may have given him the std. how likely is it that he caught if from me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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