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I have a slightly dry throat with some mucus in the back. is this a sign of an std contracted from oral?

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Need cultures: The only way to know for sure is to have a throat culture. But a dry throat with mucous is not a direct indication of throat std.

Answered 7/7/2017

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A member asked:

I have a slightly dry throat with some mucus in the back. is this a sign of an std contracted from oral?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

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