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Trichomonas vaginalis through the lifespan

Young, Marisa R (Contact)·Emory University, GA·2024–2029·ACTIVE

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INSTITUTION

Emory University, GA

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Young, Marisa R (Contact)

FUNDING

$146K

YEAR

2024

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Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally. For reasons unknown, unlike other STIs, TV prevalence follows a bimodal population age distribution. Infection increases risk of preterm birth, infertility, and cervical neoplasia and is associated with a striking health disparity, with women of African descent disproportionately affected. TV infection increases the risk of HIV transmission and acquisition. Despite the high prevalence and

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASESK23Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Research Study Section[AIDS]healthpopulationstrikingafricandespiteabstractinfectiondisparityviraltrichomonasacquisitionreasonstransmissionincreasesunknownprevalencedistributionneoplasia

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