Question

What complication of Trichomonas vaginalis infection relates to pregnancy?

Options

• Stillbirth exclusively

• Congenital infection in newborns

• Pre-term delivery and increased HIV susceptibility

• Fetal blindness exclusively

Answer 1

Untreated Trichomoniasis is associated with pre-term delivery and increased maternal susceptibility to HIV infection. The inflammation caused by Trichomonas vaginalis compromises the genital epithelial barrier, facilitating HIV entry in co-infected individuals.