Prevalence Rate of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection in Khartoum State

Abstract

The study was conducted in Khartoum State during the period from March to September 2016. The main aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of T. vaginalis among females in Khartoum State. The study employed 250 females of different age groups. This was done through the examination of females’ urine using wet preparation. The study showed the prevalence rate of T.vaginalis was 6% among the studied females. The high prevalence (14.5%) was reported among the single females, while the lowest prevalence rate (4.9%) was reported among the married females. The highest infection rate (12%) was found in the age group 14-24 years while the lowest infection rate (0%) was found among the age group over 54 years. The study showed that the high prevalence (8.7%) was reported among the high secondary school students, while the lowest prevalence (0%) was reported among university students.