ISSN 2756-3391
African Journal of Parasitology Research ISSN 2756-3391 Vol. 11 (7), pp. 001-008, July, 2023. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Trends in Trichomonas vaginalis infection and vulvovaginal candidiasis in Dakar
Mame Cheikh Seck1,2*, Papa Aly Thiam Gueye2, Cheikh Faye2, Pasca Elie Engo2, Khadim Diongue1, Mouhamadou Ndiaye1, Aida Sadikh Badiane1 and Daouda Ndiaye1
1Departement of Parasitology - Cheikh Anta Diop University; 2.Laboratory of Microbiology - Military Hospital of Ouakam.
Received: May 25, 2023; Accepted 27 June, 2023
Abstract
Trichomonas vaginalis infection and vulvovaginal candidiasis are common referrals due to clinical symptoms. Here we report the trends of vulvovaginal candidiasis and T. vaginalis infection in Dakar. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from January 2016 to December 2020 on women referred to the Military Hospital of Ouakam laboratory for vaginal discharge. To detect T. vaginalis, the wet mount smear was examined under an optical microscope at ×40. Identification of Candida species involves sample culture on Sabouraud's agar and germ-tube generation in a serum-containing medium. Results: Overall, 4786 patients were enrolled. The overall prevalence of VVC was 28.48%. The highest frequency was noted in 2019, with 30.10%. According to the age group, the highest prevalence was noted in patients aged under 20, with 36.9%. The prevalence of Trichomonas vaginitis infection was 3.51% (n=168). By study period and age group, the highest prevalence was recorded in 2016 at 4.44% and among patients aged 31 and 40 at 4.02%. Conclusion: This study reveals that nearly a third of the study population presented VVC while the prevalence of trichomoniasis is low. Patients under 20 were more affected by the VVC, suggesting a possible shift in the epidemiology of VVC.
Keywords: Prevalence,Trichomonas vaginalis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, women, Dakar.