PMID: 13573186Sep 1, 1958Paper

Trichomonal vaginitis; the problem of chronic or recurring infection

California Medicine
J A KERNER, A J MARGOLIS

Abstract

In general practice and in gynecology, vaginal trichomoniasis is a frequent and troublesome problem. However, the trichomonas vaginalis organism is frequently found in an apparently healthy vagina, indicating that symptoms, recurrences, or exacerbations may depend on local changes in secretions, probably due in part to emotional stress. Therapy must, therefore, include not only the topical use of an effective trichomonacidal drug, but also sympathetic and considerate listening by the physician. The combination of furazolidone and nifuroxime in vaginal suppositories and vaginal insufflation powder was found to be an effective trichomonacidal compound. A total of 56 patients with trichomonal, monilial and nonspecific bacterial vaginitis was treated with this nitrofuran combination with good results. In topical therapy, powders seem more effective, probably because a dry environment is unfavorable to the flagellates. The patient should be instructed to insert two vaginal suppositories daily for the first week, then to decrease the dosage gradually as indicated by the physician after clinical examination and microscopic examination of vaginal secretions each week. Of great importance is the fact that some patients may need long-ter...Continue Reading

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