Publications by authors named "Eleonora Pistoni"
Prevalence of cervical colonization by Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis and Mycoplasma genitalium in childbearing age women by a commercially available multiplex real-time PCR: An Italian observational multicentre study.
Christian Leli Antonella Mencacci Maria Agnese Latino Pierangelo Clerici Mario Rassu Eleonora Pistoni
J Microbiol Immunol Infect
April 2018
Article Synopsis
- Mycoplasmas, found in the genital tract, can be effectively detected using PCR methods, helping to understand their prevalence in women of childbearing age.
- A study involving 1,761 women identified the prevalence of mycoplasmas, with U. parvum being the most common at 38.3%.
- The study showed higher rates of U. parvum among foreign women and established a significant correlation between mycoplasma colonization and pregnancy stage, suggesting the need for further research on cervical mycoplasma and its implications.
Vaginal trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, a flagellated protozoan. Diagnosis of T. vaginalis infection is mainly performed by wet mount microscopy, with a sensitivity ranging from 38% to 82%, compared to culture, still considered the gold standard.
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