Open AccessPrevalence of Trichomoniasis Among Women in Kermanshah, Iran
Author(s) -
Naser Nazari,
Maryam Zangeneh,
Fatemeh Moradi,
Arezoo Bozorgomid
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
iranian red crescent medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2074-1812
pISSN - 2074-1804
DOI - 10.5812/ircmj.23617
Subject(s) - trichomoniasis , medicine , trichomonas vaginalis , kowsar , obstetrics and gynaecology , population , obstetrics , gynecology , pregnancy , environmental health , biology , genetics
The prevalence of T. vaginalis infection in the study population was low. Diagnosis of trichomoniasis based on only clinical symptoms is not efficient for treatment decision. Based on our results, we suggest using the culture method on all the suspected cases even if the wet smear is negative.
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