HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What STDs Get Transmitted Through Oral Sex?

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015

Question: What STD or STI can a man get from receiving oral sex only (mouth to penis)/ My doctor told me today that there is somewhat of a debate in the sexual health community but stated only Herpes or Hepatitis (don't remember which one she said). Other exceptions may be if someone has some kind of gonorhea tonsilitus or warts in their mouth. Can you shed further light on the first question above? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes,HPV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

Welcome to HCM.

STDs are rarely transmitted through oral sex.
Some STDs can be transmitted like herpes simplex virus 1&2, Human papilloma virus (HPV which causes warts).The chances are higher if active lesions are present.
The other STDs like gonorrhea can be transmitted if active infection is present.

You can get back for clarification with details.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (13 minutes later)

Hi Dr. Basti,

Thanks for your reply.

It sounds like you are saying if a person is actively infected with gonorrhea, it can be transmitted from mouth to penis via oral sex - though the risk is low? I'm not sure. Please clarify. I understand the other parts of your reply. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Low risk of transmission.

Detailed Answer:
Hi J Willi
Thank you for follow up query.

Usually gonorrhea gets treated and cured.If any infection is present it can be transmitted. Usually oral manifestation are less common.
There is low risk of transmission even if asymptomatic or symptomatic .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (14 minutes later)

That's all for now. I just wanted to say thank you for the information and quick follow-up. Take care.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for the wishes and compliments.
You can get back for any clarification else please close the discussion and rate.
Wish you too health.
Take care.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D