Update of trichomoniasis [PDF]
Trichomoniasis remains an extremely common infection despite the fact that rates of other treatable sexually transmitted diseases are declining. Newer diagnostic techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are documenting higher rates of infection in heterosexual men than have been previously found with culture.
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Trichomonas vaginalis is the causative agent of trichomoniasis, the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Metronidazole (MTZ) is the mainstay of anti-trichomonal chemotherapy; however, drug resistance has become an ...
Po-Jung Huang+15 more
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Sexually transmitted infections case notification rates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2005–2012 [PDF]
Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are major public health concerns around the world. This study describes the epidemiology of reported STI cases from 2005 to 2012 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Al-Hakeem, Raafat F.+4 more
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Seroepidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis in rural women in Zimbabwe and patterns of association with HIV infection [PDF]
Serological assays using dried blood spots from 5221 women in rural areas of eastern Zimbabwe were used to assess the epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis infection, and its association with HIV. Antibodies to T.
Cappuccinelli, Pietro Antonio+4 more
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Utility of Microbiological Profile of Symptomatic Vaginal Discharge in Rural Women of Reproductive Age Group [PDF]
Introduction: Symptomatic vaginal discharge is the most frequent symptom in women of reproductive age group. Owing to social stigma majority of affected women hesitate to seek medical consultation.
Deepa Lokwani Masand+2 more
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Update on Laboratory Diagnosis and Epidemiology of \u3cem\u3eTrichomonas vaginalis\u3c/em\u3e: You Can Teach an “Old” Dog “New” Trichs [PDF]
Past viewpoints on Trichomonas vaginalis infection have characterized the associated clinical disease as a “nuisance” condition, with affected demographics largely being older African American females residing in urban centers.
Munson, Erik+2 more
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Pregnancy and contraceptive use among women participating in an HIV prevention trial in Tanzania. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: Information on pregnancy rates and factors associated with pregnancy and contraceptive use is important for clinical trials in women in sub-Saharan Africa where withdrawal of investigational products may be required in the event of pregnancy ...
Baisley, Kathy+8 more
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IgG and IgM Seroreactivity Against Natural HPV16 Infection and HLA‐DRB1 and ‐DQB1 Polymorphism
ABSTRACT Little is known about the factors associated with the natural humoral immune response against human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The association between HLA‐DRB1 and ‐DQB1 polymorphism and (1) HPV16 DNA detection, (2) naturally developed humoral immune response (IgG and IgM) against HPV16 L1 and L2 capsid proteins, and (3) type of HPV16 ...
Letícia Boslooper Gonçalves+6 more
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Infinity war: Trichomonas vaginalis and interactions with host immune response
Trichomonas vaginalis is the pathological agent of human trichomonia-sis. The incidence is 156 million cases worldwide. Due to the increasing resistance of isolates to approved drugs and clinical complications that include increased risk in the ...
Giulia Bongiorni Galego, Tiana Tasca
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Trichomonas vaginalis infection in human immunodeficiency virus-seropositive Nigerian women: The public health significance [PDF]
Evidence from the biology and epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis suggests that this protozoan parasite may play an important role in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission dynamics, especially where heterosexual behaviour and a high ...
Alo, Moses Nnaemeka+3 more
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