InPouch TV(TM) culture for detection of Trichomonas vaginalis

From: Indian Journal of Medical Research | Date: April 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Background & objectives: Trichomonas vaginalis accounts for almost half of all curable sexually transmitted infections and has also been associated with adverse outcomes of pregnancy and increased risk of HIV in women. Diagnosis of the condition by direct wet mount examination has a low sensitivity. Herein, we describe our experience with InPouch culture system for the detection of T. vaginalis.

Methods: This prospective study was carried out from May 2003 to April 2004 among women presenting with genitourinary symptoms attending a primary health center clinic in Ballabhgarh, India. Two ...

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