Trichomonas vaginalis in neonates.

IF 5.4 2区医学 Q1 INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Infection Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI:10.1007/s15010-025-02508-w

Herbert Hof, K A Bode, H Weisser

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Abstract

Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is one of the most prevalent pathogens responsible for non-viral sexually transmitted infections. The infection mainly affects women of childbearing age, with the potential for complications during and after pregnancy. Although perinatal transmission is rare, it carries the risk of resulting in neonatal infections. To date, only a dozen documented cases have been reported in the scientific literature. Since modern PCR techniques is more sensitive than conventional methods, it can be anticipated that this microbe will be detected more frequently, even in newborns.

Case presentation: The present report describes the clinical courses of two neonates contaminated with T. vaginalis documented by multiplex PCR. The pathogens were detected in newborns without obvious clinical suspicion of sexually transmitted infections.

Conclusion: T.vaginalis can be transmitted from an infected mother to her child during vaginal delivery resulting either in transient colonization or in manifest disease. It is likely that in the future, when multiplex PCR becomes more widely apllied, sexually transmitted infections will be detected more frequently in neonates.

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Infection 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

12.50

自引率

1.30%

发文量

224

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Infection is a journal dedicated to serving as a global forum for the presentation and discussion of clinically relevant information on infectious diseases. Its primary goal is to engage readers and contributors from various regions around the world in the exchange of knowledge about the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, both in outpatient and inpatient settings. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including: Etiology: The study of the causes of infectious diseases. Pathogenesis: The process by which an infectious agent causes disease. Diagnosis: The methods and techniques used to identify infectious diseases. Treatment: The medical interventions and strategies employed to treat infectious diseases. Public Health: Issues of local, regional, or international significance related to infectious diseases, including prevention, control, and management strategies. Hospital Epidemiology: The study of the spread of infectious diseases within healthcare settings and the measures to prevent nosocomial infections. In addition to these, Infection also includes a specialized "Images" section, which focuses on high-quality visual content, such as images, photographs, and microscopic slides, accompanied by brief abstracts. This section is designed to highlight the clinical and diagnostic value of visual aids in the field of infectious diseases, as many conditions present with characteristic clinical signs that can be diagnosed through inspection, and imaging and microscopy are crucial for accurate diagnosis. The journal's comprehensive approach ensures that it remains a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and researchers in the field of infectious diseases.