Epidemiology
Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is a flagellate parasitic in the human vagina and urinary tract, which mainly causes trichomonas vaginitis and urethritis, and is a sexually transmitted infectious disease. Trichomonas vaginalis has strong adaptability to the external environment, and the crowd is generally susceptible. There are about 180 million infected people worldwide, and the infection rate is highest among women aged 20 to 40. Trichomonas vaginalis infection can increase the susceptibility to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human papillomavirus (HPV), etc. Existing statistical surveys show that Trichomonas vaginalis infection is closely related to adverse pregnancy, cervicitis, infertility, etc., and is related to the occurrence and prognosis of reproductive tract malignant tumors such as cervical cancer, prostate cancer, etc. Accurate diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis infection is an important link in the prevention and treatment of the disease, and it is of great significance to prevent the spread of the disease.
Channel
FAM - TV nucleic acid
VIC(HEX) - Internal Control
Technical Parameters
Storage - Liquid: ≤-18℃ In dark
Shelf-life - 12 months
Specimen Type - urethral secretions, cervical secretions