Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 7, 2026

A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections
Published on: August 11, 2012
Can trichomoniasis cause pharyngitis? A case report
Kitty Carter-Wicker1, Onameyore Utuama1, Folashade Omole1
1Department of Family Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Objectives:
We report on a heterosexual male with sore throat diagnosed as oral Trichomoniasis vaginalis.
Methods:
A rapid strep test and throat culture were negative. An oropharyngeal swab tested positive for Trichomonas vaginalis using a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT).
Results And Conclusion:
A detailed sexual history and oropharyngeal swab testing enabled the diagnosis of oral Trichomoniasis vaginalis in a male patient reporting oral sex with a recently infected female. The patient was successfully treated with metronidazole 2 g orally.
Related Concept Videos
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis is the inflammation of the back of the throat (pharynx), commonly resulting in a sore throat. It is a frequently encountered condition that prompts individuals to seek medical advice.
Classification
Acute pharyngitis can be categorized based on its underlying cause:
Bacterial Phylum Chlamydiae
Chronic Pharyngitis
Etiology
It often arises from persistent viral or bacterial infections affecting sinuses and tonsils.
Additional contributing factors include inadequate dental hygiene, mouth breathing, recurring tonsillitis, allergic rhinitis, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and exposure to smoke, chemicals, and other environmental pollutants. Allergic reactions to pollen, mold, and pet dander, chronic cough, excessive voice usage,...
Urinary Tract Infection II: Pathophysiology
Tonsillitis I: Introduction
Etiology
Three primary contributing factors have been identified.

