The indirect fluorescent antibody test was used to detect antibodies to Trichomonas vaginalis in 200 antenatal patients. A total of 104 (52%) gave a positive reaction with antigen prepared from cultures of trichomonas isolated from seven of the patients. Antitrichomonal antibody was detected at a 1/4 dilution in 90% of patients with proven trichomoniasis, while the highest dilution at which ant...

Six isolates of a strain (MRP-MT) of Trichomonas vaginalis obtained from a woman before and after unsuccessful treatment with metronidazole had an appreciably lower susceptibility to metronidazole both in vitro in the aerobic tube assay and in vivo in the mouse assay than did control strains from patients cured with standard doses of the drug. Our results support recent evidence that metronidaz...

PCR analysis in two unusual occurrences of trichomoniasis, trichomonal empyema due to Trichomonas tenax and Trichomonas vaginalis in an infant urine sample, allowed us to obtain rapid and accurate trichomonad species identification. The weak sensitivity of wet preparations and the low viability of the flagellates can be remedied by the PCR method.

OBJECTIVE The epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis infection among sexually active socially-marginalized women in three urban, coastal Peruvian cities was examined in order to quantify the prevalence of trichomonas infection and identify associated risk factors. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional, venue-based study of women from socially-marginalized populations in three coastal Peruvian...

Distinguishing between re-infection and relapse of trichomonas infections is often a difficult task in the clinical setting. The chronicity of trichomonas infections and the ongoing sexual activity are two confounding factors. We present a patient with recurrent resistant vaginal trichomoniasis shortly following a sexual contact with an untreated partner after a complete response to treatment w...

Trichomonas vaginalis (Donne) is a flagellate protozoon, commonly found in this country and considered to be a cause of purulent vaginal discharge. It is a common finding in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. Sexual intercourse is believed to be the principal, but not exclusive, mode of infection, the male partner usually remaining free of symptoms. Infection by Trichomonas vaginalis i...

background: trichomoniasis is a worldwide protozoan parasitic disease and metronidazole is a choice drug for its treatment. because of disease importance in public health and its controversial ideas about the prevalence of drug resistance, this study was carried out. methods: fifty-two suspected vaginal samples were collected from 2006 to 2007 in gynecology maryam hospital, tehran, iran. all is...

Dermanyssus gallinae, a parasitic mite that subsists on the avian blood of chickens, poses considerable threat to poultry industry. D. gallinae infestation can result in plethora detrimental effects for host birds, including decreased egg production and anemia. Pyrethroid pesticides have been primary means combating this issue demonstrated high levels efficacy. However, recent years, has exhibi...