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<i>Candida albicans</i> and <i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i>: High prevalence and risk factors in women attending a gynaecology clinic in Jos, Nigeria

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Background: Candida albicans and Trichomonas vaginalis are commonly associated with other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and comprise markers of high-risk sexual behavior. Aim: To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with Candida albicans and Trichomonas vaginalis infections in Jos, Nigeria. Methods: A total of one hundred and fifty (150) high vaginal swab specimens were collected from women attending the Gynecological Clinic, Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, Nigeria. The specimens were examined microscopically for motile trichomonads, hyphae, pseudohyphae and budding yeast cells. Culture was carried out on SGA (Sabouraud's Glucose Agar Medium) and germ tube test was also done. Identification of the isolates was done according to microscopic morphology on SGA, and germ tube formation. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS incorporated. Chi-square values of p < /em> ≤ 0.05 were considered significant. Results: Candida albicans was detected in 48(32.0%) of the population studied while Trichomonas vaginalis was detected in 5.3% of the population. Occurrence of Candida albicans with age showed a decrease in occurrence with an increase in age from 19(35.8%) to 2 (28.0%) in age groups 15-25 and 46-55 years respectively, (p < /em>>0.05). In relation to marital status, married women had higher infection rates of 38(36.2%) and 6 (5.7%) for both Candida albicans, (p < /em>>0.05) and Trichomonas vaginalis, (p < /em>>0.05) respectively. There were higher rates of Candida albicans infections in women who used oral contraceptives, antibiotics (p < /em><0.05) and those that were pregnant. Conclusion: The prevalence of Candida albicans in the study population was high while the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis was low. These infections can have serious adverse effects on women's reproductive health; hence intervention initiatives should be taken to reduce their prevalence.

DOI

10.21608/mid.2022.162426.1381

Keywords

Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, prevalence, Women

Authors

First Name

Yusuf

Last Name

Agabi

MiddleName

Amuda

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria

Email

yusufagabi@gmail.com

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https://orcid.org/00

First Name

Mwanret

Last Name

Kilson

MiddleName

Dangkat

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Federal university Lafia, Nigeria

Email

kilsonmwanret@yahoo.om

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Orcid

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First Name

Stella

Last Name

Uneze

MiddleName

Boko

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Email

elabokolet.sb@gmail.com

City

Jos

Orcid

-

First Name

Murna

Last Name

Ali

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria

Email

murnaa@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Zumbes

Last Name

Jwan

MiddleName

Hosea

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria

Email

zumbes@unijos.edu.ng

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-

Orcid

-

First Name

Vem

Last Name

Silas

MiddleName

Tabitha

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria

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vemabitha@gmail.com

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-

Orcid

-

First Name

Maktu

Last Name

Mutdihinn

MiddleName

Dennis

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Mararaba Medical Centre, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

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maktudennis@gmail.com

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-

Orcid

-

First Name

Moses

Last Name

Peter

MiddleName

Adoga

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.

Email

adogamoses@yahoo.com

City

Keffi

Orcid

-

First Name

Patricia

Last Name

Lar

MiddleName

Manko

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria.

Email

larp1000ng@yahoo.com

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4

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3

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2023-08-01

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2022-09-12

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2023-08-01

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1,071

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2682-4132

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2682-4140

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MID_Volume 4_Issue 3_Pages 1065-1071.pdf

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Microbes and Infectious Diseases

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<i>Candida albicans</i> and <i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i>: High prevalence and risk factors in women attending a gynaecology clinic in Jos, Nigeria

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