Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in Vaginal Swab Clinical Samples from Palestinian Women by Culture
Joint Authors
Houso, Yasmeen
Ramlawi, As'ad
Essawi, Tamer
Farraj, Mohammad A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by Trichomonas vaginalis.
It is a major health problem worldwide.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that 180 million infections are acquired annually worldwide.
Methodology.
Vaginal swabs (1207) were cultured for T.
vaginalis on Trichomonas Medium no.
2 (Oxoid) soon after specimen collection.
The cultures were examined daily using a light microscope to detect the presence of T.
vaginalis.
Results.
The prevalence of T.
vaginalis was 13.6% (164/1207).
The infection rate was the highest during pregnancy, 28.1%, and the lowest among women whose spouses use condoms, 8.6%.
Conclusions.
The culture method was used in this study to accurately determine the prevalence of this parasite in the West Bank, Palestine.
The results of the study will eliminate ambiguities concerning trichomoniasis in this country and will contribute to better management and proper treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Houso, Yasmeen& Farraj, Mohammad A.& Ramlawi, As'ad& Essawi, Tamer. 2011. Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in Vaginal Swab Clinical Samples from Palestinian Women by Culture. ISRN Microbiology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Houso, Yasmeen…[et al.]. Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in Vaginal Swab Clinical Samples from Palestinian Women by Culture. ISRN Microbiology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Houso, Yasmeen& Farraj, Mohammad A.& Ramlawi, As'ad& Essawi, Tamer. Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in Vaginal Swab Clinical Samples from Palestinian Women by Culture. ISRN Microbiology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505100
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505100