Persistent, undetected Trichomonas vaginalis infections?
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2009
TITLE AUTHOR(S): T.A.Peterman, L.H.Tian, C.A.Metcalf, C.K.Malotte, S.M.Paul, J.M.Douglas
KEYWORDS: HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 5695
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/5001
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/5001
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Abstract
In a recent large, randomized, controlled trial , 64 participants received a diagnosis of infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, or Trichomonas vaginalis during intervals in which they reported not having sex. We considered the problems that might lead to this paradoxical situation, including errors in laboratory testing and patient reporting and treatment failure. Our findings regarding N. gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis infection were consistent with these scenarios; however, the findings regarding infection with T. vaginalis were surprising.-
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