incidence of trichomonas vaginalis among selected groups of women in Mosul

Out of 739 patients [excluding] controls, 71 were found to be infected with Trichomonas Vaginalis [incidence][9.6%]. Among the selected groups the highest infection rate was detected in cabaret artists [28%]. During pregnancy the incidence was found to be high as compared with menopause, [12.84%] and [3.97%] respectively. However, no infection was detected during pre-puberty