In the detection of T.vaginalis infection, the traditional methods based on microscopy often have low sensitivity. In this study, an assay based on a reagent test for detecting antigen in vaginal swab, Real-time PCR and latex agglutination test have both been compared with the broth culture methods "gold standard" for the diagnosis of trichomoniasis. A total of 297 female patients attending Bashier Hospital aged between 18 -50 years old were enrolled in the present study .All patients were known to have T.vaginalis infection. Demographic and clinical data were collected for statistical...