Prevalence of trichomonas vaginalis in women attended at a private laboratory

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Trichomonas vaginalis, clinical laboratory techniques, public health, sexually transmitted diseases

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Introduction: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, or other microorganisms, thus being a serious public health issue. Trichomonas vaginalis is the disease causative agent of trichomoniasis, a worldwide protozoan. The prevalence of trichomoniasis depends on some factors, including age, sexual activity, number of sexual partners, hygiene habits, among others. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in gynecological cytology in a private laboratory in the city of Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil. Methods: This is a retrospective, quantitative, and descriptive study carried out in a private laboratory in Fortaleza, state of Ceará. Data for the research, such as age, marital status, and symptoms, were collected from the patients’ medical records as well as the prevalence of cases in liquid-based cytology (LBC) and conventional cytology (CC). Results: In 2019, 83 women were positive for trichomoniasis. The most prevalent age group was between 36 and 51 years old (41%), with an average of 39.9 years old. Regarding symptoms, 14 (16.8%) were asymptomatic and 41 (49.3%) had some symptom. Conclusion: The data obtained in this study describe the profile of women affected by Trichomonas vaginalis.

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Fernanda Nívian Brito da Silva, Centro Universitário Christus

Centro Universitário Christus – Fortaleza (CE), Brazil

Lorena Alcântara de Farias, Centro Universitário Christus

Centro Universitário Christus – Fortaleza (CE), Brazil

Renata Mirian Nunes Eleutério, Centro Universitário Christus

Centro Universitário Christus – Fortaleza (CE), Brazil

Cristina Tonin Beneli Fontanezi, Centro Universitário Christus

Centro Universitário Christus – Fortaleza (CE), Brazil

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2021-04-15

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Silva FNB da, Farias LA de, Oliveira NS de, Eleutério RMN, Fontanezi CTB. Prevalence of trichomonas vaginalis in women attended at a private laboratory. DST [Internet]. 2021 Apr. 15 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];33. Available from: https://www.bjstd.org/revista/article/view/766

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