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Chlamydial pharyngitis?

W R Bowie, E R Alexander, K K Holmes

    Sexually Transmitted Diseases
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Fellatio practice correlated with sore throat in women whose partners had nongonococcal urethritis. However, Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) was not detected, suggesting it doesn't cause these throat symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sexually transmitted infections
    • Otolaryngology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is a common infection in men.
    • The transmission of NGU and associated symptoms in female sexual partners is not fully understood.
    • Sore throat is a potential symptom in women exposed to NGU.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between fellatio and sore throat symptoms in female sexual contacts of men with NGU.
    • To determine the role of Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) in causing sore throat in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Study included 118 women who were sexual contacts of men diagnosed with NGU.
    • Data collected on sexual practices, specifically fellatio.
    • Oropharyngeal cultures were performed to test for C. trachomatis.

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    Main Results:

    • A correlation was observed between the practice of fellatio and the occurrence of sore throat symptoms.
    • All oropharyngeal cultures for C. trachomatis were negative in the studied women.
    • This included 11 women whose partners had confirmed NGU caused by C. trachomatis.

    Conclusions:

    • The study suggests fellatio may be associated with sore throat in women exposed to NGU.
    • Chlamydia trachomatis is unlikely to be a primary cause of sore throat in women practicing fellatio.
    • Further research may be needed to identify the causative agents for these symptoms.