Neglected Parasitic Infections in the United States: Trichomoniasis

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• Alternative Title:
  Am J Trop Med Hyg
• Personal Author:
  Secor, W. Evan ; Meites, Elissa ; Starr, Michelle C. ; Workowski, Kimberly A.
• Description:
  Trichomonas vaginalis is one of the most common human parasitic infections in the United States, as well as the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection. However, it has long received much less consideration than other parasitic and sexually transmitted diseases. Much of this inattention can be attributed to a poor understanding of the public health impact of trichomoniasis. Increasing recognition of the sequelae of infection, including increased risk of infection with human immunodeficiency virus and adverse outcomes of pregnancy, has led to increased interest in T. vaginalis. Recent innovations include development of diagnostic tests that could improve detection of the parasite. A number of important questions, such as the epidemiology among men and women, the true public health burden of symptomatic and asymptomatic T. vaginalis infections, and whether current treatments will be adequate to reduce the substantial health disparities and costs associated with trichomoniasis, need consideration to remedy neglect of this important disease.
• Subjects:
  Articles Female HIV Infections Humans Male Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Outcome Prevalence Risk Factors Sexually Transmitted Diseases Trichomonas Infections Trichomonas Vaginalis

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• Source:
  Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014; 90(5):800-804.
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Volume:
  90
• Issue:
  5
• Collection(s):
  CDC Public Access
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  urn:sha256:9ea84c49abd62a90e63a5dd51e7580bbb598ab6d283c3c77de85e10a6aef44eb
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/27398/cdc_27398_DS1.pdf
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