Transmission dynamics of Trichomonas vaginalis and HIV/AIDS coinfection

AimTo explore the impact of Trichomonas Vaginalis on HIV transmission and vice-versa.BackgroundTrichomonas vaginalis is known to aid the transmission and acquisition of HIV. The prevalence of TV is greater than the combined estimates of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea.Material and methodsWe formulate and analyse a deterministic model of the coinfection of Trichomonas vaginalis and HIV/AIDS in order to assess their impact on each other. Conditions under which the endemic equilibria exists are stated.ResultsThe endemic equilibrium point was shown to exist whenever the corresponding reproduction number is greater than unity. Results from model analysis suggests that Trichomonas vaginalis and HIV infections fuel one another.ConclusionResults from study shows that Trichomonas vaginalis and HIV fuel one another. Given the high costs of antiretroviral drugs in developing countries and the contribution Trichomonas vaginalis infections have on HIV transmissibility, treatment of Trichomonas Vaginalis infections may to a lesser extent help in the fight against the HIV/AIDS scouge. However, it is important to note that there is no single intervention of an STI (including periodic mass treatment of TV) that would significantly reduce HIV transmission.