Detection of Trichomonas Vaginals among women with contraceptive usage in AL-Najaf AL-ashraf city
Abstract
This study included (85) women attending the gynecological obstetric department in AL-Maternity & children hospital where they were investigated for the presence of T. vaginalis a for period extended November 2006 to March 2007 .The results of the study showed that the rate of infestation of women with T. vaginalis was 67.1% &57.6% by Latex agglutination test ,Wet A total of (85) samples included three groups ,infestation rate in women with IUCD 47.4% ,Contraceptive pills 26.5% .followed by the women non contraceptives usage 30.6% There was significant relationship between Intrauterine contraceptive device(IUCD) usage and infection rate .When the accuracy of latex agglutination test was compared with wet preparation method ,there was important significant difference in ( P<0.05) .References
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