Dequalinium chloride vaginal tablets for recalcitrant Trichomonas vaginalis: A case report.
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Wilson, J.
Goode, D.
Wrench, E.
Astill, N.
LTHT Author
Wilson, Janet
Goode, Deborah
Wrench, Emma
Astill, Natasha M
Goode, Deborah
Wrench, Emma
Astill, Natasha M
LTHT Department
Specialty & Integrated Medicine
Genitourinary Medicine
Sexual Health Services
Medicines Management & Pharmacy Services
Genitourinary Medicine
Sexual Health Services
Medicines Management & Pharmacy Services
Contributor Profession (Non Medical)
Pharmacist
Publication Date
2024
Item Type
Journal Article
Case Reports
Case Reports
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Abstract
Treatment options for recalcitrant Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), when very high dose systemic 5-nitroimidazole plus intravaginal therapy for over 14 days has failed, are very limited. They have poor efficacy, unpleasant side effects, and are difficult and expensive to acquire. We report successful treatment with 24 weeks of daily dequalinium chloride vaginal tablets. Dequalinium is licensed in Europe where it is readily available and cheap. It offers a safe and pragmatic alternative for recalcitrant TV.
Journal
International Journal of STD & AIDS