Microscopic and molecular detection of <i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i> in outpatients seeking medical care in Upper Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Trichomoniasis remains one of the most significant sexually transmitted disease (STDs) for public health. The disease is caused by parasitic protozoa, Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis), which is often underestimated in tropical medicine. Despite its public health importance, the epidemiology and molecular characteristics of trichomoniasis in Egypt remains poorly understood, particularly in the southern part of the country (Upper Egypt). This study targeted exploring the genetic variability of T. vaginalis infections in Egyptian women living in Upper Egypt using restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP).

Patient and techniques

This cross-sectional study included 150 female patients, who visited the gynaecology and obstetrics outpatie

SUBMITTER: El-Kareem NMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11615069 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature