Trichomonas vaginalis infection in Benin City, Nigeria

Abstract

Of the total 1,100 people screened in Benin City, Nigeria between March 1998 and November, 1999, 120 (10.9%) and 136 (12.36%) prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis were recorded with the wet mount (direct) microscopy and Oxoid culture medium method respectively, but using t-distribution, the difference in prevalence was not statistically significant (P>0.05).  Infection rates were significantly higher (P<0.05) in females than in males and in the age group of 21-30 years.  Prevalence was also significantly higher among female students, non-pregnant females and females on contraceptives.  The clinical symptom of vaginal discharge (VD) recorded the highest prevalence (44.1%) closely followed by vulvo vaginitis/pruritis (vv/p) and urethritis/discharge (U/D) each with 11.8% prevalence.