Trichomonas vaginalis infection in a newborn infant

Sexually transmitted diseases in children: non viral including bacterial vaginosis, Gardnerella vaginalis, mycoplasmas, Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida albicans, scabies and pubic lice.

“…The discharge can be green and malodorous and is often watery in consistency.58 Feo found that 3.6% of asymptomatic girls aged between 1-9 years had a trichomonal infection.59 In neonates, T vaginalis can cause nasal discharge and otorrhoea. 60 Pneumonia has also been reported.6' T vaginalis has also been found in the urine of a seven year old boy without urinary symptoms. 62 To diagnose trichomonal infection, vaginal secretion should be obtained either with a cot-Sexually transmitted diseases in chidren ton wool tipped swab from the vaginal introitus or with a plastic loop if vaginal discharge is present.…”