What Causes Throat Infection After Oral Sex?

Posted on Sat, 25 Jul 2015

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Question : Hi there I gave oral sex briefly unprotected no ejaculation and only for about 10 seconds a week later I've had a mild sore throat - should I be worried...the partner was adimet at making sure I was clean so I stupidly assumed he was too as he was very paranoid about me. I have some post nasal but other than that it doesn't feel like a cold - should I be concerned about an sti

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
STI have to be considered

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
And I understand your concerns.
The fact that you have managed to get a throat infection soon after the oral sex does not necessarily mean that you have attained a STI.
There may be a more benign infection at work here like a normal viral infection.
However, there is obviously a need to test for a HIV testing and if needed, a throat swab culture.
Most of the times, a throat infection lasts 5-7 days.
So if the infection lasts longer than this, seriously consider the possibility of STIs.
i hope that the information helps you.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Are the chances that isn't not an sti?
I'm very nervous as I'm with a new partner and things are going well

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait and watch

Detailed Answer:
hi ,
the chances are not high
however, you need to consider the possibility
avoid intercourse with the new partner
in case you are infected it may get transmitted
as I said , be patient
wait and watch
best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)

Just to confirm if I already feel the throat has improved and almost gone away I can rule out sti?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Test to confirm

Detailed Answer:
you can rule out active sti.
it would be better to test for HIV and vdrl in such situations at a later date.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar