SEXUALLY ACQUIRED METRONIDAZOLE-RESISTANT TRICHOMONIASIS IN A LESBIANCOUPLE

Authors
KELLOCK DJ OMAHONY CP
Citation
Dj. Kellock et Cp. Omahony, SEXUALLY ACQUIRED METRONIDAZOLE-RESISTANT TRICHOMONIASIS IN A LESBIANCOUPLE, Genitourinary medicine, 72(1), 1996, pp. 60-61
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology","Public, Environmental & Occupation Heath","Dermatology & Venereal Diseases
Journal title
Genitourinary medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
02664348
Volume
72
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
60 - 61
Database
ISI
SICI code
0266-4348(1996)72:1<60:SAMTIA>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
A lesbian couple in a monogamous relationship each presented with vagi nal discharge demonstrable on culture to contain Trichomonas vaginalis . Their symptoms had failed to respond to standard regimens of metroni dazole, and subsequent microbiological sensitivities confirmed resista nce of the trichomonads to metronidazole (minimum inhibitory concentra tions in aerobic conditions > 8 mcg/ml). In addition, the couple denie d use of penetrative sex toys or recent male partners, supporting the concept of transmission through mutual masturbation.