Prevalence of the Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Rural Bangalore, Southern India

Mn, Dharma Vijaya; Umashankar, KM; Sudha,; Nagure, Abed Gulab; Kavitha, G

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2013/5375.3140

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“…[ 10 ] Even higher prevalence between 6.1% and 8.6% has been reported from Punjab[ 11 ] and some parts of South India (Tamil Nadu and Karnataka) between 2005 and 2013. [ 12 13 14 ] Lower prevalence comparable to the present study has also been reported from Bangaluru, Karnataka(2.1%),[ 15 ] Gujarat (2.8%),[ 16 ] and Maharashtra (3.3%). [ 17 ]…”

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A hospital-based study on the prevalence of trichomoniasis and evaluation of accuracy of various diagnostic techniques

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Background: The sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by Trichomonas vaginalis have been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and increased risk of HIV transmission. Trichomoniasis remains underreported despite being easy to diagnose and treat. Moreover, availability of battery of diagnostic tools causes dilemma on the most appropriate techniques to be used. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of T. vaginalis and its diagnostic accuracy employing various diagnostic techniques in women presenting with vaginal discharge in gynecological outpatient department (GOPD) of our tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: Five vaginal swabs were collected from 204 patients with symptomatic vaginal discharge attending GOPD. Wet mount microscopy, Giemsa and acridine orange staining, culture in Kupferberg media and InPouch™ TV culture system, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were performed and compared. Results: The prevalence of T. vaginalis was 1.96% in the present study. Wet mount microscopy, staining method, and culture detected 1.96% of cases, whereas PCR detected 2.45% of cases. Conclusion: The prevalence of T. vaginalis was <3% among symptomatic vaginal discharge patients from GOPD. Although PCR had a higher detection rate, there was no significant difference in sensitivity and specificity between other diagnostic methods (direct wet mount, Giemsa/acridine orange staining, and InPouch™ TV culture system). Hence, the availability in a particular setting would determine the methods of choice to be used for the diagnosis of T. vaginalis .

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“…The prevalence of this infection has been reported to be between 2% and 8%, depending on the different sociocultural conditions. [7] The overall prevalence of trichomoniasis in the study group was 2.9% which correlates with 2.1% of Vijaya Mn et al . study who studied the prevalence of T. vaginalis infection in rural Bengaluru.…”

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“…[7] Vaginal discharge is a common health problem among women in the reproductive age. It is usually neglected by women making the diagnosis more difficult.…”

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Prevalence of asymptomatic infections in sexually transmitted diseases attendees diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis

Rajalakshmi

Kalaivani

2016

Indian J Sex Transm Dis

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Background:Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are a major health problem affecting mostly young people in both developing and developed countries. STD in women causes both acute morbidity and complications such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, low-birth weight, and prematurity.Aims:The aim of the study is to assess the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis among asymptomatic females attending STD outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital in South India.Materials and Methods:A retrospective analysis of data collected from clinical records of 3000 female patients of age 18 to 49 over a period of 12 months (July 2014 to June 2015) was carried out at the Institute of Venereology, Madras Medical College. Complete epidemiological, clinical, and investigational data were recorded and analyzed for the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis among asymptomatic patients.Results:About 48.37% (228/470) of bacterial vaginosis patients were asymptomatic. Nearly 45.38% (116/235) of vaginal candidiasis patients were asymptomatic and 30.35% (26/87) of trichomoniasis patients were asymptomatic. The above infections were common in the age group 25–35.Conclusion:Holistic screening protocol was incorporated for all female patients attending STD clinic even if asymptomatic and should be treated accordingly to prevent the acquisition of other serious sexually transmitted infections.

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“…Recently, a study showed that the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of the clinical diagnosis compared with those of the culture method for T. vaginalis were 75%, 95%, 28%, and 99%, respectively [ 19 ]. Interestingly a high prevalence of (40%) trichomoniasis was reported among women in [ 20 ] Zambia, even among women who had never had sex [ 19 ].…”

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Diagnosis of Trichomonous vaginalis by microscopy, latex agglutination, diamond’s media, and PCR in symptomatic women, Khartoum, Sudan

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BackgroundTrichomoniasis is the most common sexually transmitted disease. However, limited data are available on an effective technique for the diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of wet mount microscopy, latex agglutination, Diamond’s media, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for detection of T. vaginalis among symptomatic women who attended the gynecological clinic at Khartoum, Sudan.ResultsOf the 297 women studied, 252 (84.8%) were positive for T. vaginalis by wet mount microscopy, 257 (86.5%) by latex agglutination, 253 (85.2%) by Diamond’s media, and 253 (85.2%) by PCR. The sensitivity and specificity of wet mount microscopy were 99.2% and 97.7%, respectively, compared with PCR. The sensitivity and specificity of latex agglutination and Diamond’s media were 99.6% and 88.6%, and 100.0% and 86.4%, respectively, compared with PCR.ConclusionsIn this study, wet mount microscopy, latex agglutination, and Diamond’s media were found to be highly sensitive and specific. However, the availability and cost effectiveness might limit the use of Diamond’s media and PCR in routine practice.Virtual slidesThe virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/7859723851211496.

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Prevalence of the Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Rural Bangalore, Southern India

Cited by 8 publications

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A hospital-based study on the prevalence of trichomoniasis and evaluation of accuracy of various diagnostic techniques

A hospital-based study on the prevalence of trichomoniasis and evaluation of accuracy of various diagnostic techniques

Prevalence of asymptomatic infections in sexually transmitted diseases attendees diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis

Diagnosis of Trichomonous vaginalis by microscopy, latex agglutination, diamond’s media, and PCR in symptomatic women, Khartoum, Sudan

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