title: Observation of trichomonads infection in a child with periodontitis by direct microscopy at the dental office.
abstract: The pathogenicity of Trichomonas species is well documented. Although their exact involvement in gum disease is not fully understood, recent studies suggest a correlation between these protozoa and periodontitis. This case report details the first chair-side observation in Europe of an oral trichomonad infection in a child with periodontitis, by direct microscopy. The dramatic recovery of the patient, observed following administration of an anti-parasitic treatment, confirms the necessity of further investigation in this field.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry,Toulouse Dental School,Toulouse III University,Faculté de Chirurgie-dentaire,3 chemin des Maraîchers,31069 Toulouse,France.
authors.forename: Mathieu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marty
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry,Toulouse Dental School,Toulouse III University,Faculté de Chirurgie-dentaire,3 chemin des Maraîchers,31069 Toulouse,France.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bonner
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry,Toulouse Dental School,Toulouse III University,Faculté de Chirurgie-dentaire,3 chemin des Maraîchers,31069 Toulouse,France.
authors.forename: Frédéric
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vaysse
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003770:Dental Offices; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008853:Microscopy; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014244:Trichomonas / Q000166:cytology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014245:Trichomonas Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D008795:Metronidazole; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide
keywords: Trichomonads; children; periodontitis