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Can I Get Tonsillitis From Oral Sex?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: Hi, I gave a man oral sex on Saturday night. He deep throated me and now my tonsils are a bit swollen and sore. I think I have just irritated them from t giving head but I've never deep throat someone before. Can I get tonsillitis from oral sex. It's like a dry sore throat and is quite red .
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please take appropriate antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi

There are so many queries regarding oral sex. Let me tell you something. There is an increased risk of STI transmission if the receiving partner has wounds on his or her genitals, or if the giving partner has wounds or open sores on or in his or her mouth, or bleeding gums.

Brushing the teeth, flossing, undergoing dental work soon before or after performing oral sex can also increase the risk of transmission, because all of these activities can cause small scratches in the lining of the mouth. These wounds, even when they are microscopic, increase the chances of contracting STIs that can be transmitted orally under these conditions.

Such contact can also lead to more mundane infections from common bacteria and viruses found in, around and secreted from the genital regions. Because of the aforementioned factors, medical sources advise the use of condoms or other effective barrier methods when performing or receiving oral sex with a partner whose sexuality is unknown.

I think, in your case, you have contracted some non specific infection, resulting in Tonsillitis and feeling sore throat. so Please take appropriate antibiotics like cephalosporins or erythromycin immediately.

If you continue to have problem or get fever, immediately consult a physician for investigations .

Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa
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Can I Get Tonsillitis From Oral Sex?

Brief Answer: Please take appropriate antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hi There are so many queries regarding oral sex. Let me tell you something. There is an increased risk of STI transmission if the receiving partner has wounds on his or her genitals, or if the giving partner has wounds or open sores on or in his or her mouth, or bleeding gums. Brushing the teeth, flossing, undergoing dental work soon before or after performing oral sex can also increase the risk of transmission, because all of these activities can cause small scratches in the lining of the mouth. These wounds, even when they are microscopic, increase the chances of contracting STIs that can be transmitted orally under these conditions. Such contact can also lead to more mundane infections from common bacteria and viruses found in, around and secreted from the genital regions. Because of the aforementioned factors, medical sources advise the use of condoms or other effective barrier methods when performing or receiving oral sex with a partner whose sexuality is unknown. I think, in your case, you have contracted some non specific infection, resulting in Tonsillitis and feeling sore throat. so Please take appropriate antibiotics like cephalosporins or erythromycin immediately. If you continue to have problem or get fever, immediately consult a physician for investigations . Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa