Trichomonas vaginalis vaginitis in obstetrics and gynecology practice: new concepts and controversies.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2013
Abstract
Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is the most common curable sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Annually, 7.4 million new infections are estimated in the United States, which is greater than combined new cases of Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Serious adverse reproductive health outcomes including pregnancy complications, pelvic inflammatory disease, and an increased risk of HIV acquisition have been linked to TV infection. There are several sensitive and specific diagnostic tests available, including a newly approved nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) that utilizes the same instrumentation platform and clinical sample as Chlamydia and gonorrhea tests. In this article, we review TV pathogenicity, adverse reproductive health outcomes, detection, and treatment followed by clinical scenarios for which TV diagnosis may prove useful in obstetrics and gynecology practice.
Volume
68
Issue
1
First Page
43
Last Page
50
ISSN
1533-9866
Published In/Presented At
Coleman, J. S., Gaydos, C. A., & Witter, F. (2013). Trichomonas vaginalis vaginitis in obstetrics and gynecology practice: new concepts and controversies. Obstetrical & gynecological survey, 68(1), 43–50. https://doi.org/10.1097/OGX.0b013e318279fb7d
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
23322080
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article