Prevalence of <i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i> Isolates with Resistance to Metronidazole and Tinidazole

Jane R. Schwebke, Frank J. Barrientes

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy · 2006 · 233 citations · 9 references

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Clinical isolates of Trichomonas vaginalis were obtained from women consecutively enrolled in a study of partner notification. Testing of susceptibility to metronidazole and tinidazole was performed. Resistance to metronidazole and tinidazole was present in 17/178 (9.6%) and 1/178 (0.56%) strains, respectively. In vitro resistance was poorly correlated with clinical response to treatment.

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