<i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i>Infection in Male Sexual Partners: Implications for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Arlene C. Seña, William C. Miller, Marcia M. Hobbs, Jane R. Schwebke, Peter A. Leone, Heidi Swygard, Julius Atashili, Myron S. Cohen

Clinical Infectious Diseases · 2006 · 232 citations · 35 references

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Abstract

The majority of male partners of women with trichomoniasis were infected; however, few factors predicted infection. T. vaginalis causes a highly prevalent STI, necessitating vastly improved partner management, application of sensitive nucleic-acid based testing, and better clinical recognition.

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