&lt;i&gt;Trichomonas vaginalis&lt;/i&gt; infection in some parts of Niger Delta Region, Rivers State, Nigeria

Wokem, GN

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“…He high rate of infection amongst the traders may be attributed to their socioeconomic status. This agrees with previous work by Stary et al, (2000) and Woken (2006) they observed that high prevalence of infection among traders could be as a result of their social life typified with little or no personal hygiene. There was no infection of trichomonas vaginalis among the widows, However single woman had higher prevalence (20.…”

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<i>Trichomonas Vaginalis</i> infection among women in Ikwuano Abia State Nigeria.

Amadi¹,

Nwagbo²

2013

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

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A study on Trichomoniasis was conducted to determine the prevalence, symptoms and factors that promote the transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis among women of Ikwuano in Abia State using high vaginal swab and urine samples. A total of 600 women aged between 14-60years were examined and 112 (18.67%) were infected with Trichomoniasis. The highest prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis infection (20.57%) was observed among the age group of 21-30 years, the least (7.8%) was observed among those of 41-50years while 51-60 age group had no infection at all. Occupational related prevalence revealed that traders had the highest (30%) followed by students (19.78%), civil servants (15.66%) and house wives had the least (8.33%). In relation to marital status, single women had the highest (19.72%). While widows had the least (9.09%). Symptomatic individuals had characteristic symptoms such as itching/rashes (3.83%), Genital sores (2.88%), Hot feeling sensation (4.50%), Greenish yellow discharge (6.00%), while very few had no symptom at all. Lack of hygiene, ignorance poverty, prosmocuity and factors influencing the transmission. Trichomonas vaginalis is a common sexually transmitted disease among women in Ikwuano Abia State. Proper sex education especially for the adolescent and youths should be intensified so as to ensure a population fully aware of the medical implications of STD and hence reduce the spread and other health complications as a result of the infection. ©JASEM http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v17i3.7Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasitic protozoan that causes trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease (STD) of worldwide importance and one of the most prevalent causes of non-viral sexual transmitted disease (Schwebke, 2002). Trichomoniasis occurs in females (Males rarely exhibit any symptoms) if the normal acidity of the vagina is shifted from semiacidic PH (3.8-4.2) to a much more base form (5.0-6.0) that is conducive to T. vaginalis growth (Swygard et al./2004). The disease is characterized in female patients by frothy-greenish yellow foul smelling vaginal discharge accompanied with vulvovaginal irritation, dysuria and lower abdominal pains (Workowski et al., 2006). Moodley et al., (2002) reported that Trichomonas vaginalis is also associated with a condition known as strawberry cervix, an inflammatory reaction that mimics the cervical tenderness associated with pelvic inflaminatory disease (PID). Complications of Trichomonas vaginalis reported in pregnaned women include: premature rupture of membrane, premature labour, slow labour, low birth weight and post abortion infectors (Soper 2004). According to Sobel (2005), trichomoniasis is also linked to increased mortality as well as predisposing factor to HIV infections and cervical cancers. Cervicitis due to trichomonasis is characterized by purulent discharges in the endocervical canal and induces early endocervical bleeding (Workowski 2006). Studies reveal that T. vaginalis induces immune activation specifically Lymphocytes activation, replication a...

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<i>Trichomonas Vaginalis</i> infection among women in Ikwuano Abia State Nigeria.

Amadi¹,

Nwagbo²

2013

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

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“…In conclusion, this study confirms reports of previous studies on the prevalence of T. vaginalis among pregnant women in Nigeria [18][19][20][21][22][23]. Trichomonas vaginalis is distributed worldwide [24].…”

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“…This agrees with similar studies in Nigeria by Alexander et al and Ogbonna et al [18,25], whose prevalence rates were 34% and 37.6%, respectively. This is considerably high compared to lower prevalence rates of 4.4% in Taraba [16], 4.7% in Uyo [22], 13% in Niger Delta region [19], 17% Sokoto [23] and 17.5% in Onitsha [26]. The difference in prevalence rate can be attributed to the sensitivity of diagnostic methods used and the contrast in the level of knowledge in the population under study.…”

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Trichomoniasis among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinic in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Udofia

Owowo

2022

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Background: Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease detrimental to pregnant women. They are prone to vaginal pH increase during pregnancy, creating a conducive environment for the parasite. This study assessed the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis among pregnant women attending an ante-natal clinic in Immanuel General Hospital Eket, Akwa Ibom State. Methods: Pre-designed questionnaires were administered to randomly selected pregnant women aged 18-49. High vaginal swabs were collected from each participant, and T. vaginalis was diagnosed using wet mount and Giemsa-stained microscopy method. Results: Of the 200 samples collected, 28 (14%) were positive for Trichomonas vaginalis. The infection was highest among the age group 26-35 years, with a prevalence of 22 (78.57%). A higher prevalence of 16 (57.14%) was observed among women with elevated vaginal pH (>4.5) than those with lower pH (<4.5). The distribution of T. vaginalis by clinical manifestation revealed that all the positive women (28; 27.7%) had vaginal discharge and 11(14.3%) experienced itching. Few women experienced Dysuria (4;22.2%) and Dyspareunia (2; 10%). Chi-square analysis showed a significant difference in the age group (p< 0.05). Conclusions: Routine screening of all pregnant women is recommended so that appropriate treatment can be administered early to avoid childbirth complications due to this disease. There is also a need for routine health talks on personal hygiene and safe sex practices.

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“…Factors such as poor personal hygiene, sexual recklessness, multiple sex partners, low socio-economic status, increase in poverty and underdevelopment are associated with high incidence of infection [7,8]. However, T vaginalis is rarely transmitted through contaminated specula or toilet seats because the parasite dies quickly in a dry environment [9].…”

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Epidemiology of Trichomons vaginalis among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

Sandra¹,

Taiwo²,

Nkem³

et al. 2021

World J. Bio. Pharm. Health Sci.

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The study assessed the epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis among 200 pregnant women aged between 15-45 years attending antenatal care in three private hospitals in Idiroko, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Direct wet mount microscopy and culture were used on High Vaginal swabs collected from the consented participants after the administration of questionnaire to collect their knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) with regard to the Trichomoniasis. The educational profile showed that 23% had primary education while 60% had secondary education. Age group between 15-25years 174(67%) of the participants were traders. 30(15%) Prevalence were positive for Trichomonas from wet mount microscopy method while no positive was recorded in the cultures. There was a statistical difference between number of sexual partners, occupation, family type and previous sexually transmitted infection. 114(57%) of respondents have not heard of sexually transmitted disease while 173(86%) of respondents were not aware that Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease. The result from this study indicate that trichomoniasis is still a public health problem in Nigeria and little have been done for its control. The risk factors of this disease includes age group, number of sexual partners, trimester and occupation.

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<i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i> infection in some parts of Niger Delta Region, Rivers State, Nigeria

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<i>Trichomonas Vaginalis</i> infection among women in Ikwuano Abia State Nigeria.

<i>Trichomonas Vaginalis</i> infection among women in Ikwuano Abia State Nigeria.

Trichomoniasis among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinic in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Epidemiology of Trichomons vaginalis among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

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