Korean J Perinatol.
2004 Mar;15(1):49-53.
A Case of Symptomatic Neonatal Trichomoniasis
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. cskim@dsmc.or.kr
- 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
- 3Department of Laboratory Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Abstract
- Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease by Trichomonas vaginalis infection that may be associated with preterm delivery and low birth weight in the newborn infants. T. vaginalis may be transmitted to neonates during passage through an infected birth canal and neonatal infection is usually self-limiting course, but rare cases of symptomatic neonatal infection such as vaginitis, urinary tract infection and respiratory infection have been reported. We experienced a case of symptomatic neonatal trichomoniasis which was confirmed by wet mount examination of vaginal discharge and urine specimens in premature baby with intrauterine growth retardation. The patient had complete resolution of symptoms such as vaginal discharge and pyuria after treatment with ornidazole (tiberalR). We report this case with a brief review of the related literatures.
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