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Determination of Trichomonas vaginalis Frequency Among SymptomaticCases in Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Hospital Using Different Methods (Direct Microscopy, Culture, PCR and Immunochromatographic Method)

Funda Sankur(MUGLA SITKI KOCMAN UNIVERSITY)
Sema Ertuğ(ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY)
Erdoğan Malatyalı(AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY)
Evren Tileklioğlu(AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY)
İbrahim Yıldız(AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY)
Hatice Ertabaklar(AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY)
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2023-12-30
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In addition, RDT was preferable for routine T. vaginalisdiagnosis because of its ease of use, lack of equipment requirements, and rapid results.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) is a sexually transmitted protozoan parasite that colonizes the urogenital system.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: A total of 150 cases presenting with vaginal discharge complaints were included in the study conductedat Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Hospital’s Gynaecology and Obstetrics Clinics.
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Conclusion & Impact:In addition, RDT was preferable for routine T. vaginalisdiagnosis because of its ease of use, lack of equipment requirements, and rapid results.
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⚙️Variables:Trichomonas vaginalis · direct microscopy · culture

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Objective: Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) is a sexually transmitted protozoan parasite that colonizes the urogenital system. Because of the various health risks it poses, the diagnosis of the parasite is crucial. Therefore, the current study investigatedtheincidence of T. vaginalis in cases with vaginal discharge complaints. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 cases presenting with vaginal discharge complaints were included in the study conductedat Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Hospital’s Gynaecology and Obstetrics Clinics. The demographic characteristics and clinical findingsof the cases were recorded. Swab samples obtained from the cases were evaluated for the detection of T. vaginalis using direct microscopy (DM), culture, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and immunochromatographic rapid diagnostic test (RDT). Results: Among the 150 women studied, two cases (1.3%) were positive for T. vaginalis with DM, whereas three cases (2%) werepositive using other methods, including culture, PCR, and RDT. There was no statistically significant difference between the methods(p>0.05). In addition to vaginal discharge, the most common symptoms observed were itching (45%) and abdominal pain (41%). Conclusion: We reported the frequency of T. vaginalis in Muğla province. In addition, RDT was preferable for routine T. vaginalisdiagnosis because of its ease of use, lack of equipment requirements, and rapid results.

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Sankur, F., Ertuğ, S., Malatyalı, E., Tileklioğlu, E., Yıldız, İ., Ertabaklar, H. (2023). Determination of Trichomonas vaginalis Frequency Among SymptomaticCases in Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Hospital Using Different Methods (Direct Microscopy, Culture, PCR and Immunochromatographic Method). Meandros Medical And Dental Journal, Volume: 24 Issue: 4. https://doi.org/10.4274/meandros.galenos.2023.04557

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