Trichomonas vaginalis (a protozoan parasite) causes trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted disease, in both men and women. Symptoms range from mild irritation to severe inflammation, which can become chronic if left untreated.1 The MGB Alert® Trichomonas vaginalis primer mix ASR § amplifies, while the probe mix ASR detects, nucleic acids within the 18S ribosomal RNA gene in Trichomonas vaginalis.
1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, April 25). Trichomoniasis – CDC Basic Fact Sheet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved November 17, 2022, from https://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/stdfact-trichomoniasis.htm
§Analyte Specific Reagent. Analytical and performance characteristics are not established.