Trichomonas vaginalis PCR & socio-economic factors

ISBN-13: 9783659556739 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 92 str.

Mambo Fidelis;Sowayi George a.;Ngeiywa Moses M.

Opis

Trichomoniasis is a common, sexually transmitted infection caused by the flagellated protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Symptoms include vaginitis and urethritis. Infections have been associated with pre-term deliveries, low birth weight, increased infant mortality as well as predisposing to HIV/AIDS and cervical cancer. To establish and determine the prevalence of T. vaginalis in adult rural females using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-ELISA technique and relate this to a few selected socio-economic factors that may influence prevalence, a peep through this very important parasites therefore is quite timely.

O autorze

Mr. Fidelis A. Mambo is a Medical Laboratory Technologist graduate with massive experience in laboratory teaching and service.Currently a Lecturer at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Mambo teaches Parasitology, Virology and Principles & Practice of Laboratory Quality Management.