Iatrogenic transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis by a traditional healer.
A woman presenting to an STI/HIV clinic in The Gambia with T vaginalis and a history of a digital vaginal 'exam' by a traditional healer implies non-sexual transmission of trichomonas between patients and reinforces the role of practitioner hygiene in preventing spread of infections.
Peterson
Kevin
K
Medical Research Council Laboratories, Banjul, The Gambia. kpeterson@mrc.gm
Drame
Diarre
D
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016488:Medicine, African Traditional / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014247:Trichomonas Vaginitis / Q000635:transmission*