PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Marcia M Hobbs
AU  - Arlene C Seña
TI  - Modern diagnosis of <em>Trichomonas vaginalis</em> infection
AID  - 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051057
DP  - 2013 Sep 01
TA  - Sexually Transmitted Infections
PG  - 434--438
VI  - 89
IP  - 6
4099  - http://sti.bmj.com/content/89/6/434.short
4100  - http://sti.bmj.com/content/89/6/434.full
SO  - Sex Transm Infect2013 Sep 01; 89
AB  - Recent advances in tests for the sexually transmitted protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis have increased opportunities for diagnosis and treatment of this important sexually transmitted infection. This review summarises currently available tests, highlighting their performance characteristics, advantages and limitations. The recent development of molecular tests for the detection of T vaginalis, including rapid antigen detection and nucleic acid amplification tests, has significantly improved the quality of diagnostics for trichomoniasis, particularly in women. In light of the expanded menu of testing options now available, improved recognition and better control of trichomoniasis are in sight, which should enable the eventual reduction of adverse reproductive consequences associated with T vaginalis infection.