Sperm - cultural + Trichomonas vaginalis DNA
General information:
The DNA test for Trichomonas vaginalis is carried out by PCR.
Trichomoniasis in men:
♦ Acute urethritis occurs in only 5% of those infected and occurs with copious, yellowish, pus-like discharge from the urethra;
♦ More often it occurs subacutely with the classic morning drop, accompanied by mild itching, burning during urination;
♦ In 25-30% of cases we are talking about asymptomatic carrier, but it is very important for transmitting the infection. Microbiological examination of ejaculate/semen/ is necessary in cases of complaints such as itching, dysuria, secretion, rash in the genital area, sterility problems, infections in the partner, before urological operations;
Ejaculate is taken after preliminary hygiene of the penis and hands. The separation of the material is in a sterile container, through self-performed masturbation. The material must be brought to the laboratory for work by 4 o'clock.
Microorganisms causing genital infections in men:
Prostatitis:
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Enterococci
- P.aeruginosa
- C. trachomatis
- N. gonorrhoeae
- T. vaginalis
Epididymitis:
- C.trachomatis (especially < 35 years)
- N. gonorrhoeae
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Enterococci
- P.aeruginosa
Sample required:
Ejaculate is taken after preliminary hygiene of the penis and hands. The separation of the material is in a sterile container, through self-performed masturbation. The material must be brought to the laboratory for work by 4 o'clock.
If gonorrhea is suspected, it is good to bring morning urethral discharge (a common symptom of this infection). It is taken in the morning, before urination, with a sterile swab carefully.
If the patient prefers to examine urine as well, he should give a first portion of freely excreted urine in the amount of 10-20 ml in a sterile container.
In the case of gonorrhea, the time to bring the material to the laboratory is within a few hours, otherwise false negative results are possible.
Key words:
sperm cultural, trichomonas vaginalis