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Trichomonas vaginalis Prevalence and Correlates in Women and Men Attending STI Clinics in Western Canada.

Authors :
Gratrix J
Plitt S
Turnbull L
Smyczek P
Brandley J
Scarrott R
Naidu P
Bertholet L
Chernesky M
Read R
Singh AE
Source :
Sexually transmitted diseases [Sex Transm Dis] 2017 Oct; Vol. 44 (10), pp. 627-629.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Trichomonas vaginalis prevalence (2.8%) in female sexually transmitted infection clinic attendees was within the prevalence of chlamydia (5.8%) and gonorrhea (1.8%), while being very low for male attendees (0.2%). Correlates among women were indigenous ethnicity, other ethnicity, and being symptomatic.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1537-4521
Volume :
44
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Sexually transmitted diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28876319
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000650