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Try not to worry too much meanwhile ~ also be aware that the antibiotics should clear up any infection. Once you get back, you should get swabbed to figure out what is going on.
Take it easy
Thank you so much,the doctor didn't take the swab however, I'll to that in a week I guess when I get back home. Really afraid of HSV 1/2 tho. really hope I was not that unlucky. Thank you again
Hi again,
The best person to answer your question would be the doctor who took your throat culture (who swabbed you) and prescribed the antibiotics. If you doubt the doctor's diagnosis, you can always be tested at a health clinic, or seek advice from another doctor for a second opinion... Yes, there are STD's (oral gonorrhea & chlamydia) that can cause sore throats and pus to appear, but there are also other fungal and bacterial infections (strep & thrush) that can cause similar symptoms. I completely understand your concern here, but before you jump to further conclusions, first see how the antibiotics work, once you've completed the full regimen.
Hi there, thanks for the input.
In any case if my symptoms subside and I am well, is there any reason to believe this is STD?
Hello,
First, you should complete the entire course of the antibiotics you were prescribed. You could still go back to the clinic to be tested for STD's, but be sure to mention that you are on antibiotics first. If you see no improvement, or your symptoms worsen once you complete your antibiotics, go back to seek advice from your doctor.
Take Care