Gonorrhea Gonorrhea The usual symptoms for most STIs include discomfort in the genitals, painful urination, and even genital lesions. However, sexually Transmitted infections (STIs) can actually cause sore throat, even tonsillitis, along with other symptoms. Common STIs transmitted orally are Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes, Syphilis, genital warts (HPV) etc. As the symptoms are similar