Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and prevention

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Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and prevention
Trichomoniasis, also called trich, is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis.

Epidemiology of Trichomoniasis.
• Most common non-viral STD worldwide.
• Usually transient and self-limited in male partners.
• Infection is more common in women than in men - older black women are more likely.
• The incubation period is thought to be 4–28 days.

How is Trichomoniasis spread?
• Unprotected sexual intercourse.

Signs & Symptoms of Trichomoniasis.
Symptoms in women include;
• Purulent, malodorous fishy smell, thin vaginal discharge.
• Burning or painful urination.
• Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals.
• Postcoital bleeding.
• Erythema of the vulva and vaginal mucosa.
• Strawberry cervix.
Symptoms in men include;
• Infection is more often asymptomatic.
• White discharge from the penis.
• Burning or painful urination.
• Superficial penile ulcerations at the prepuce.
• Prostatitis.

Treatment for Trichomoniasis.
• Metronidazole is the drug of choice.
• Orally either in a single 2g dose or in a dose of 250mg Metronidazole three times daily for 7 days.
• The drug produces a cure rate of 95%.
• Treatment of both sexual partners is recommended.
If a patient is not responding normal dose;
• The dosage may be increased.
• For Metronidazole-resistant T. vaginalis strains Tinidazole is used.
• Metronidazole IS mutagenic – It is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
• Clotrimazole

How does trichomoniasis (trich) affect pregnancy?
• Pregnant people with trich are more likely to have their babies early.
• Their babies are more likely to have a low birth weight.
This video will help those with the following questions:
• How do u know if u have trichomoniasis?
• What are 3 trichomoniasis symptoms?
• Is trichomoniasis a STD or STI?
• What causes you to get trichomoniasis?
• Trichomoniasis in men
• Trichomoniasis discharge
• Is trichomoniasis curable
• Trichomoniasis vaginalis
• Trichomoniasis test
• Trichomoniasis in women
• Trichomoniasis causes
• Trichomoniasis discharge pictures female
• How fast can trichomoniasis be cured?
• Can you cure trich without antibiotics?
• What happens if trichomoniasis is untreated?
• How long does trichomoniasis last without treatment?
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