Evidence for Previously Unidentified Sexual Transmission of Protozoan Parasites

Abstract

Knowing the mode of transmission of a disease can affect its control and prevention. Here, we identify 5 protozoan parasites with demonstrated presence in seminal fluid, only 1 of which has been identified as a sexually transmitted disease among humans.

Keywords

• parasites
• semen
• sexual transmission
• seminal fluid, Entamoeba hystolitica
• Schistosoma haematobium
• Trichomonas vaginalis