Perinatal transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Trichomonas vaginalis infection is associated with increased risks of adverse pregnancy outcome. Perinatal transmission of T vaginalis from an infected, untreated, pregnant woman to her female neonate can occur.


METHODS
A 22-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2, with untreated trichomoniasis had an uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal delivery of a healthy female infant. At day of life 19 the newborn was diagnosed and treated for trichomoniasis. No evidence was found consistent with child sexual abuse.


CONCLUSIONS
Perinatal transmission of T vaginalis occurs rarely. Neonatal infection has medical and psychosocial implications. This outcome, albeit rare, should be a consideration in the decision regarding antenatal treatment of T vaginalis infection.
Schwandt
Anita
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Department of Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Williams
Christine
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Beigi
Richard H
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000994:Antitrichomonal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; D011247:Pregnancy; D015597:Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014247:Trichomonas Vaginitis / Q000151:congenital / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D014246:Trichomonas vaginalis / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D000994:Antitrichomonal Agents