Prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Diabetic Females

Abstract Background and Objective: Trichomonas vaginalis is a pathogenic agent known worldwide and affects about 180 million annually. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in diabetic patients referred to diabetic research center. Material and Methods: In this descriptive...

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Main Authors: N Nazari, MA Rahimi, E Bayat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Golestan University of Medical Sciences 2014-08-01
Series:Medical Laboratory Journal
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Online Access:http://mlj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-520-en.html
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description Abstract Background and Objective: Trichomonas vaginalis is a pathogenic agent known worldwide and affects about 180 million annually. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in diabetic patients referred to diabetic research center. Material and Methods: In this descriptive-analytic study, 215 women referring to the Diabetic Center in Kermanshah Province were investigated for Trichomonas vaginalis. After collecting the data by a questionnaire, the samples were obtained from posterior fornix by sterile swabs and sent for assessing by direct microscopy and Dorset medium. Results: Totally, 1.3 percent of the women were confirmed to be infected with T. vaginalis. Conclusion: The range of blood sugar cannot remarkably affect the prevalence of T. vaginalis. Given the limitations of this study and low prevalence compared to similar studies, we recommend further comprehensive research for better understanding. Keywords: Trichomonas Vaginalis, Diabet, Prevalence
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spelling doaj.art-e4caf936b56142d18f25eb219712c64c2022-12-22T00:07:04ZengGolestan University of Medical SciencesMedical Laboratory Journal2538-44492014-08-0183110113Prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Diabetic FemalesN Nazari0MA Rahimi1E Bayat2 Abstract Background and Objective: Trichomonas vaginalis is a pathogenic agent known worldwide and affects about 180 million annually. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in diabetic patients referred to diabetic research center. Material and Methods: In this descriptive-analytic study, 215 women referring to the Diabetic Center in Kermanshah Province were investigated for Trichomonas vaginalis. After collecting the data by a questionnaire, the samples were obtained from posterior fornix by sterile swabs and sent for assessing by direct microscopy and Dorset medium. Results: Totally, 1.3 percent of the women were confirmed to be infected with T. vaginalis. Conclusion: The range of blood sugar cannot remarkably affect the prevalence of T. vaginalis. Given the limitations of this study and low prevalence compared to similar studies, we recommend further comprehensive research for better understanding. Keywords: Trichomonas Vaginalis, Diabet, Prevalencehttp://mlj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-520-en.htmltrichomonas vaginalisdiabetprevalence
spellingShingle N Nazari
MA Rahimi
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Prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Diabetic Females
Medical Laboratory Journal
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diabet
prevalence
title Prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Diabetic Females
title_full Prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Diabetic Females
title_fullStr Prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Diabetic Females
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Diabetic Females
title_short Prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Diabetic Females
title_sort prevalence of trichomonas vaginalis in diabetic females
topic trichomonas vaginalis
diabet
prevalence
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