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Trichomonas infection in pregnancy does it affect perinatal outcome?


S.M. Ross
A. van Middelkoop

Abstract

Antenatal patients free of Trichomonas vaginalis vaginal infection were compared with infected patients, half of whom were treated and half left untreated. The treated group was given. benzoyl metronidazole 50 ml (2 g metronidazole equivalent) as a single dose. The mode of treatment was found 10 be very palatable and highly effective. The bi rth weights and gestational age at delivery were similar in all three groups.


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