Trichomoniasis is perhaps the most common curable sexually transmitted disease worldwide, yet few resources are devoted to its control. It is associated with potentially serious complications such as preterm birth and human immunodeficiency virus acquisition and transmission. The immunology of a related organism, Tritrichomonas foetus, which causes disease in cattle, has been investigated to so...

The current approach to the management of trichomoniasis and candidosis in sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics in England and Wales is described. Microscopy alone was used in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis in 44% of clinics and of candidosis in 35% of clinics. Oral metronidazole was used for the treatment of trichomoniasis in women in 92% of clinics. Vaginal pessaries containing nystati...

Trichomonas vaginalis is the causative agent of trichomoniasis, a common cause vaginitis. Despite being readily diagnosed and treatable sexually transmitted disease (STD), trichomoniasis not reportable infection its control has received relatively little emphasis from public health STD programs. It one most non-viral infections worldwide. associated with potentially serious complications such a...

OBJECTIVES To identify risk factors for trichomoniasis among young women in Ndola, Zambia. METHOD The study was a cross-sectional study among adolescent girls aged 13-16 years in Ndola, Zambia. Study participants were recruited from schools in selected administrative areas that represented the different socio-economic strata in town. Consenting participants were interviewed about their socio-...

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. Although data on the association of vaginal trichomoniasis with preterm birt...

Few economic analyses have been made to assess the disease’s cost to the rancher. But, one study done in the late 1950’s suggested the overall loss associated with this infection could be as high as $800 per bull per year. In another more recent estimation a loss of anticipated revenue loss of $43,000 developed in a 360 cow herd the year trichomonas infection occurred. The pregnancy rate had dr...