Parasitology

Trichomonads in Urine and Vaginal Discharge of a Pregnant Woman

A clinical case of flagellated protozoa (trichomonads) found in a Nechiporenko urine test and vaginal discharge of a pregnant woman at 38-39 weeks.

The week started with trichomonads. A 30-year-old woman, 38-39 weeks pregnant.

She was admitted with complaints of ear pain, purulent discharge, and a body temperature increase to 38 degrees. During examination, flagellated protozoa were found in her Nechiporenko urine test. Trichomonads and Candida fungal mycelium were detected in the vaginal discharge. A large number of leukocytes were also present.

🙏 The publication was kindly provided by Ekaterina Nozdrina, Omsk.