Causative Agents of Vaginitis in Women of Kerman Province, Iran

Abstract

Vaginitis is a leading clinical problem for which women seek an obstetrician or gynecologist. The most common vaginal infections include trichomoniasis and other bacterial and fungal infections. Some agents are merely transmitted via sexual contact, while some others, such as yeasts and bacteria occur in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the vagina, and only multiply when conditions like stress, pregnancy, and illnesses affect the immune system [1]. Trichomonas vaginalis is a single cell flagellated parasite that resides in the lower genital tract of females and the male’s urethra, particularly among sexually active age groups. It is the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that infect the genitourinary tract in women of all age groups [2]. Bacterial vaginosis occurs by the replacement of the vaginal flora, generally dominated by lactobacilli, by a complex and abundant flora of strictly or optionally anaerobic bacteria. It can be asymptomatic or can cause vaginal inflammation and lead to a vaginal discharge [3].