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I had unprotected oral sex and since i have had a throat ulcer and reccuring sore throats. which stis could be causing this ?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Several!: Most likely either herpes 2 or 1. You did not state the time frame, so other possibilities include syphilis, gonorrhea, but these are very unlikely!. Chlamydia would cause a sore throat, but ulcerations are most likely be herpes. See your doc!

Answered 9/28/2016

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