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I am a 17 year old female, and I am worried that I may have gonorrhea. I don't know for sure though, and I don't know where else to go to find answers. About 3 days ago I had oral sex with a guy (without a condom) and I now have a very sore throat that appeared FULL BLOWN this morning (without any warning), and I am feverish and achy. He did not, however, come in my mouth, and I wasn't sure if that was the only way to get gonorrhea or if that doesn't make a difference. Hopefully I just have the flu or something, but I was wondering if you thought this sounds very much like the symptoms of gonorrhea or not.
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by Yvonne Fulbright: ()
Although oral-genital contact is one way that gonorrhea can be tranmitted, based on the symptoms you describe, it is difficult to determine whether or not you have gonorrhea. While a fever and sore throat could be reason to think that you have gonorrhea, this bacterial STD is often asymptomatic (without symptoms). So it's likelier that you're experiencing a bad cold, strep throat, or another type of infection.
The best way to find out about your condition, and to take care of it, is to see a doctor, who will most likely give you an antibiotic to take care of your symptoms. Don't be afraid to ask him/her about the possibility that you may have gonorrhea. Furthermore, to avoid worrying about STDs in the future, use a barrier method when performing oral sex. Putting a condom over your partner's penis will greatly diminish your risk of acquiring an STD when having oral sex.
Thank you for visiting the Sexual Health Network.Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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