title: Iatrogenic transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis by a traditional healer.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Medical Research Council Laboratories, Banjul, The Gambia. kpeterson@mrc.gm
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: Diarre
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Drame
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016488:Medicine, African Traditional / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014247:Trichomonas Vaginitis / Q000635:transmission*