Abstract
Introduction: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, or other microorganisms, thus being a serious public health issue. Trichomonas vaginalis is the disease causative agent of trichomoniasis, a worldwide protozoan. The prevalence of trichomoniasis depends on some factors, including age, sexual activity, number of sexual partners, hygiene habits, among others. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in gynecological cytology in a private laboratory in the city of Fortaleza, state of Ceará, Brazil. Methods: This is a retrospective, quantitative, and descriptive study carried out in a private laboratory in Fortaleza, state of Ceará. Data for the research, such as age, marital status, and symptoms, were collected from the patients’ medical records as well as the prevalence of cases in liquid-based cytology (LBC) and conventional cytology (CC). Results: In 2019, 83 women were positive for trichomoniasis. The most prevalent age group was between 36 and 51 years old (41%), with an average of 39.9 years old. Regarding symptoms, 14 (16.8%) were asymptomatic and 41 (49.3%) had some symptom. Conclusion: The data obtained in this study describe the profile of women affected by Trichomonas vaginalis.
Highlights
Transmitted Infections (STIs) are caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, or other microorganisms, being a serious public health issue
The study group consisted of all women attended in the laboratory, in the year 2019, whose tests performed with liquid-based cytology (LBC) and conventional cytology (CO) methods suggested structures of Trichomonas vaginalis
After analyzing the patients’ medical records, 83 (0.2%) women were positive for trichomoniasis
Summary
Transmitted Infections (STIs) are caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, or other microorganisms, being a serious public health issue. They are mainly transmitted through sexual contact and intercourse (oral, vaginal, anal) without the use of a condom, with a person who has the infection. Trichomonas vaginalis is the disease causative agent of trichomoniasis, an STI that is prevalent worldwide. The prevalence of trichomoniasis depends on some factors, including age, sexual activity, number of sexual partners, hygiene habits, sexual habits, phase of the menstrual cycle, access to healthcare services, pregnancy, drug use, socioeconomic factors, among others[3,4]
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