Why Does Trichomonas vaginalis Continue to be a “Neglected” Sexually Transmitted Infection?

(See the Major Article by Patel et al on pages 211–7.)

Trichomonas vaginalis is the most common, curable nonviral sexually transmitted infection (STI) [1]. It is associated with premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth, low-birthweight infants, infertility, and increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition [2–5]. Infected women may have vaginal discharge and/or irritation or be asymptomatic [6]. The majority of infections in men are asymptomatic, but T. vaginalis can cause nongonococcal urethritis [7]. Risk factors in women include older age, black race, lower socioeconomic status, and more sexual partners [8–10]. The epidemiology...