Symptomatic trichomoniasis, metronidazole allergic and pregnant - A management dilemma

N. J. Lomax; C. Estcourt; R. Mirakian

doi:10.1258/095646204773557848

Symptomatic trichomoniasis, metronidazole allergic and pregnant - A management dilemma

N. J. Lomax^*, C. Estcourt, R. Mirakian

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Abstract

A case of persistent Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) in a pregnant, metronidazole-allergic woman is described. This case posed a management dilemma as untreated TV has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes but antibiotic desensitization is potentially dangerous during pregnancy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	275-276
Number of pages	2
Journal	International Journal of STD and AIDS
Volume	15
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1258/095646204773557848
Publication status	Published - Apr 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Allergy
Metronidazole
Pregnancy
Trichomonas vaginalis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Dermatology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Pharmacology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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