Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis and risk factors in women treated at public health units in Brazil: a transversal study

Abstract

Although there are programs to control other sexually transmitted diseases, there are none for trichomoniasis. The results of this study indicate the presence of T. vaginalis in the female population, and points to the need for more research in Brazil to gain a better understanding of the profile and epidemiology of the parasite.