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Hello Cosgirlkay,

Welcome to the EmpowHER community. I am glad you reached out to our community with your concern about the risk for having contracted a sexually transmitted disease.

From what you have shared, you do not appear to be at risk. The area at the back of your throat that is causing you concern may simply be the sign of a sore throat, strep throat at the worst.

Oral herpes is commonly referred to as “cold sores” and “fever blisters.” While symptoms of oral herpes most commonly appear on or around the lips, oral herpes is not always limited to this area. For some, symptoms may appear between the upper lip, on or inside the nose, or on the chin or cheek. In these instances, herpes is referred to as oral-facial herpes.

By performing oral sex on someone who has genital herpes, it would be possible to contract oral herpes – but this is rare. Most cases of genital herpes are caused by HSV-2, which rarely affects the mouth or face.

You should not assume you have HIV just because you have any of the symptoms associated with HIV. Each of these symptoms, such as sore throat, fatigue, and mouth ulcers, can be caused by other illnesses.

Cosgirlkay, if this area in the back of your throat gets worse, persists or you develop other symptoms, such as fever, difficulty swallowing or swollen lymph nodes, please contact your primary care physician. If you have not been vaccinated against HPV, now would be a good time.

Regards,
Maryann

April 4, 2016 - 7:00am

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