ABSTRACT

Trichomonas vaginalis infection is a common disease among women and an important public health problem. The present study is performed to determine the prevalence of T. vaginalis among the 258 women admitted to Sivas State Hospital, Gynecology Department with a variety of symptoms and vaginitis. The ages of patients ranges from 17 to 80 years.

During the gynecologic examination two samples were taken from the vagina fornix and the first one was placed t in SF (Serum Physiological), the second in Cysteine-Peptone-Liver-Maltose (CPLM). The samples in SF were examined under light microscope immediately. Culture samples were incubated at 37°C and examined after 24-48 hours.

Of all the samples, 5 (1.9%) were positive with DM and 4 were positive with CPLM for the presence of trophozoites. Additionally, the parasite was most common among women whose ages ranged between 41 and 50 (4.8%).

When compared to other studies from other parts of the country, the prevalence rate was found to be low. Moreover, T. vaginalis infection has to be considered during a gynecological examination.

Keywords: Trichomonas vaginalis, culture, direct examination, vaginitis