Urethral trichomoniasis in men.

摘要: Three hundred twenty-five men with confirmed urethral trichomoniasis were seen at sexually transmitted diseases clinics in Harare, Zimbabwe, 1983-1984. The mean age of these patients was 30.4 years. most common symptoms discharge and irritation. Symptoms 252 (78%) had been present for more than four weeks. Only 1.5% 5548 nontrichomonal nongonococcal urethritis this length time. In (99.4%), the milky white fluid nature; when a smear made on glass slide, small clumps material noted. Microscopic examination gram-stained showed relatively few polymorphonuclear leukocytes but many epithelial cells. Although Trichomonas vaginalis readily demonstrated by microscopy both secretions centrifuged deposits urine, organism cultured only from exudates. Concomitant infection T. uncommon proved gonococcal urethritis. Treatment single 2-g dose metronidazole unsuccessful 42.9% cases. However, treatment 400 mg thrice daily five days gave cure rate 100%.