Development of PCR assays for detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in urine specimens.

ABSTRACT: Trichomonas vaginalis infections are usually asymptomatic or can result in nonspecific clinical symptoms, which makes laboratory-based detection of this protozoan parasite essential for diagnosis and treatment. We report the development of a battery of highly sensitive and specific PCR assays for detection of T. vaginalis in urine, a noninvasive specimen, and development of a protocol for differentiating among Trichomonas species that commonly infect humans.

SUBMITTER: Bandea CI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3666790 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature