Prevalence, clinical features, and diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis among female STI clinic attendees in Trinidad.

Autor: Divakaruni AK; Queens Park Counseling Center and Clinic, Ministry of Health, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago., Mahabir B; Queens Park Counseling Center and Clinic, Ministry of Health, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago., Orrett FA; South West Regional Health Authority, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago., Rao AS; Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago., Srikanth A; North West Regional Health Authority, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago., Chattu VK; Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago., Rao AVC; Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of family medicine and primary care [J Family Med Prim Care] 2018 Sep-Oct; Vol. 7 (5), pp. 1054-1057.
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_102_18
Abstrakt: Background: Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is one of the most common pathogens causing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in both men and women. Since there are no accurate prevalence data available on TV infection among women for Trinidad and Tobago and in the Caribbean region, there is a great need for research to study the dynamics of the infection and its transmission.
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and diagnose TV infection in women attending the STI clinic and to provide recommendations for control and prevention of trichomoniasis in the community.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study was designed after obtaining the informed consent. Following a routine clinical examination, vaginal swabs were collected - one for wet mount preparation, one for InPouch culture, and other two for OSOM rapid test/and fluorescent antibody testing. Cotton swabs and Dacron swabs were used for testing.
Results: A prevalence of 16% of trichomoniasis out of 422 females was recorded. In all, 65 (65%) were in the age range of 15-29 years and peak of 30% in the age group of 20-24 years. Vaginal discharge was a common complaint (83%); 75.6% had foul odor and only 9.8% had typical fishy odor. The majority of them (87%) had whitish-yellow colored discharge.
Conclusion: Prevalence of trichomoniasis is significant in the female population attending STI clinic. Targeting high-risk age group between 15 and 29 years for control and prevention would be beneficial. Prompt and accurate diagnosis using appropriate laboratory test is recommended.
Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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