Women are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) throughout
life. In addition to their high prevalence in women, STIs have debilitating effects on female …

Vaginal microbiota dysbiosis, characterized by the loss of Lactobacillus dominance and
increase of microbial diversity, is closely related to gynecological diseases; thus …

The last estimated annual incidence of Trichomonas vaginalis worldwide exceeds that of
chlamydia and gonorrhea combined. This critical review updates the state of the art on …

The human vagina is a dynamic ecosystem in which homeostasis depends on mutually
beneficial interactions between the host and their microorganisms. However, the vaginal …

T. vaginalis, a human-infective parasite, causes the most common nonviral sexually
transmitted infection (STI) worldwide and contributes to adverse inflammatory disorders. The …

Trichomonas vaginalis infection is highly prevalent in the United States and worldwide.
Traditional clinical diagnostic methods fail to identify more than half of these infections that, if …

Parasites are responsible for the most neglected tropical diseases, affecting over a billion
people worldwide (WHO, 2015) and accounting for billions of cases a year and responsible …

Vaginal administration is a promising route for the local treatment of infectious vaginal
diseases since it can bypass the first-pass metabolism, drug interactions, and adverse …

Abstract Background Infection with Trichomonas vaginalis can lead to cervicitis, urethritis,
pelvic inflammatory disease, prostatitis and perinatal complications and increased risk of …

Infections caused by protozoan parasites burden the world with huge costs in terms of
human and animal health. Most parasitic diseases caused by protozoans are neglected …