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Hi everyone, I wanted some information that I can't understand about gonorrhea, when it is contracted orally, is it true that it heals on its own? does it heal without consequences? I haven't had any throat symptoms but I did the test just to be sure, not sure how they did it in my opinion they didn't get to the bottom of the tonsil in case I repeat? thank you so much guys
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There is some thought among experts that it can clear on it's own.
However, it's not something I'd rely on for myself. If I thought I had oral gonorrhea, I'd go get tested and if positive, I'd get treatment. Gonorrhea can cause complications, and I'd rather err on the side of caution.
However, it's not something I'd rely on for myself. If I thought I had oral gonorrhea, I'd go get tested and if positive, I'd get treatment. Gonorrhea can cause complications, and I'd rather err on the side of caution.
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Oh on your test - where did they culture? Was it a throat swab? It should have felt similarly to a throat culture for strep or something.
I found this with instructions for how they collect the specimen for an oral gono test - https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/70051/chlamydianeisseria-gonorrhoeae-rna-tma-throat?cc=MASTER
Did they do that?
Did you give oral sex to a penis? Is that what you're concerned about?
I found this with instructions for how they collect the specimen for an oral gono test - https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/70051/chlamydianeisseria-gonorrhoeae-rna-tma-throat?cc=MASTER
Did they do that?
Did you give oral sex to a penis? Is that what you're concerned about?
thank you very much, yes I did that, I did all the tests and I tested negative for everything, 3 months have passed and I have had no symptoms, now I have the doubt that the test was done badly! Is it that easy to take?
I also had a negative urethral swab! If I had contracted it orally would it be seen with a urethral swab?
No, if you had oral gonorrhea, it would not be caught on a genital test.
Gonorrhea isn't nearly as common as chlamydia, and if you've had no symptoms at 3 months, I wouldn't worry. Oral sex is lower risk than vaginal or anal sex. If you need to go get another throat swab at a different location to put your mind at ease, do that, but that would be for peace of mind, not because you're at any real risk.
Gonorrhea isn't nearly as common as chlamydia, and if you've had no symptoms at 3 months, I wouldn't worry. Oral sex is lower risk than vaginal or anal sex. If you need to go get another throat swab at a different location to put your mind at ease, do that, but that would be for peace of mind, not because you're at any real risk.
I'm Italian, if I weren't far away I'll prepare you an Italian dinner to thank you for what you do! I will definitely repeat the test for everyone's safety!
You're welcome, and if you weren't so far away, I'd take you up on that Italian dinner, for sure!
Take care. :)
Take care. :)
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