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Methods for Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis
study, over 70% of male partners of women with trichomoniasis were readily available technology. Rapid tests also provide a more sensitive
infected with T. vaginalis, emphasising the importance of sexual partner immediate point-of-care diagnosis for trichomoniasis and can be
notification and treatment.
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performed in clinics with limited laboratory capabilities. With the advent of
the commercially available APTIMA TV test, clinicians in settings employing
Unfortunately, in many clinics and medical centres no diagnostic test APTIMA NAATs to detect gonococcal and chlamydial infections can now
beyond wet-mount microscopy is available. Although such testing can obtain results for N. gonorrhoeae, C. trachomatis and T. vaginalis from a
facilitate immediate diagnosis of infected women, clinicians should no single specimen from men or women. Continued development and more
longer consider wet-mount microscopy as an adequate diagnostic method widespread use of newer sensitive diagnostic tests, coupled with increased
for evaluation of T. vaginalis infection. Culture using the InPouch TV system awareness of T. vaginalis as an important genito-urinary pathogen in men
is convenient and affordable (approximately US$3 per test device) and uses and women, are essential for control of trichomoniasis. ■
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