Gonorrhea is a type of sexually transmitted infection (sti) caused by harmful bacteria that mainly affects the genitals and rectum This condition impacts both men and women Oral gonorrhea — also known as pharyngeal gonorrhea — develops when the initial infection spreads to the throat through unprotected oral sex with an infected person. A healthcare provider can test you for chlamydia and other stis and also rule out other infections. The close mucosal contact allows the group a streptococcus bacteria to transfer between partners during oral sex. Although strep throat primarily spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, it is possible to transmit it through oral sex
It's also noted that while you can't contract strep throat from performing oral sex on an infected individual, engaging in oral activities when having a sore throat poses risks due to unknown sti status. However, adults can get it, and it can be from oral sex. Some of the most common oral stis are chlamydia and gonorrhea, both of which can cause symptoms including a sore throat It’s possible to have and pass on an sti without feeling any symptoms at all, so consider getting tested if you’re feeling nervous about your health after any sexual encounter. We’ll get to the bottom of a few different questions, including whether it’s safe to give oral sex when you have a throat infection and whether a sore throat can increase the odds of getting.
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