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Observation of trichomonads infection in a child with periodontitis by direct microscopy at the dental office

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 July 2015

MATHIEU MARTY ,
MARK BONNER  and
FRÉDÉRIC VAYSSE
MATHIEU MARTY*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Toulouse Dental School, Toulouse III University, Faculté de Chirurgie-dentaire, 3 chemin des Maraîchers, 31069 Toulouse, France
MARK BONNER
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Toulouse Dental School, Toulouse III University, Faculté de Chirurgie-dentaire, 3 chemin des Maraîchers, 31069 Toulouse, France
FRÉDÉRIC VAYSSE
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Toulouse Dental School, Toulouse III University, Faculté de Chirurgie-dentaire, 3 chemin des Maraîchers, 31069 Toulouse, France
*
*Corresponding author. Faculté de Chirurgie-dentaire, 3 chemin des Maraîchers, 31069 Toulouse, France. E-mail: martymat@hotmail.fr
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Summary

The pathogenicity of Trichomonas species is well documented. Although their exact involvement in gum disease is not fully understood, recent studies suggest a correlation between these protozoa and periodontitis. This case report details the first chair-side observation in Europe of an oral trichomonad infection in a child with periodontitis, by direct microscopy. The dramatic recovery of the patient, observed following administration of an anti-parasitic treatment, confirms the necessity of further investigation in this field.

Keywords

Trichomonadsperiodontitischildren
Type
Research Article
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Parasitology , Volume 142 , Issue 11 , September 2015 , pp. 1440 - 1442
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2015 

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