Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USA.
Sex Transm Infect. 2013 Sep;89(6):434-8. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051057. Epub 2013 Apr 30.
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.
最近在检测性传播原虫滴虫方面的进展增加了诊断和治疗这种重要的性传播感染的机会。本综述总结了目前可用的检测方法，突出了它们的性能特点、优点和局限性。最近开发的用于检测阴道毛滴虫的分子检测方法，包括快速抗原检测和核酸扩增检测，极大地提高了滴虫病的诊断质量，特别是在女性中。鉴于现在有更多的检测选择，人们对滴虫病的认识有所提高，控制也有所改善，这有望最终减少与阴道毛滴虫感染相关的不良生殖后果。
