Trichomonas vaginalis infection and the diagnostic significance of detection tests among Ghanaian outpatients

• Main Authors: Richard Harry Asmah (Author), Rita Ofosuaa Agyeman (Author), Noah Obeng-Nkrumah (Author), Harriet Blankson (Author), Georgina Awuah-Mensah (Author), Momodou Cham (Author), Listowell Asare (Author), Patrick Ferdinand Ayeh-Kumi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background There is little data on Trichomonas vaginalis infection in Ghana. This study evaluated the prevalence of trichomoniasis using different diagnostic methods and determined the risk factors for infection in patients. Methods A structured questionnaire was administered. Vaginal swabs...