Trichomoniasis in a Chronic Vaginitis Clinic
Author Information
Author(s): Michael Dan, Jack D. Sobel
Primary Institution: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
We sought to determine the clinical and laboratory features of trichomonas vaginitis (TV) in a chronic vaginitis clinic.
Conclusion
A longstanding infection, especially if previously untreated, invariably responded to conventional nitroimidazole therapy.
Supporting Evidence
- Forty-eight episodes of TV were diagnosed in 45 women at the clinic during the study period.
- Chronic symptoms were particularly evident in patients diagnosed with TV on the first visit to the clinic.
- Most women reported malodorous discharge and itching, each reported by 80% of the women.
Takeaway
This study looked at women with a long-term infection of trichomoniasis and found that even if the infection lasted a long time, it could still be treated successfully with medicine.
Methodology
The study involved reviewing clinical records and obtaining detailed medical histories from 45 women diagnosed with symptomatic TV.
Limitations
The study was limited to a specific clinic and may not represent the broader population.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 36 years, with more than three-quarters being black and a minority married.
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