Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is the most common curable STI in the United states.1 Over 3.7 million people in the United States have TV, which is a higher prevalence than chlamydia and gonorrhea infections combined.1 The CDC recommends testing women for TV infection if they are symptomatic or at increased risk of infection.2 The CDC and ACOG also recommend the use of a highly sensitive and specific test, such as the Aptima® Trichomonas vaginalis assay.2,3
