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Diagnosis of Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is diagnosed by combining a clinical assessment with laboratory testing, because symptoms alone are not reliable enough to confirm the infection. The condition is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis , a microscopic protozoan parasite that infects the urogenital tract. In many…
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What is Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis . It primarily affects the urogenital tract, especially the vagina and cervix in women and the urethra and prostate region in men. The condition develops when the parasite…
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Symptoms of Trichomoniasis
What are the symptoms of Trichomoniasis? The condition most often causes irritation of the genital or urinary tract, producing vaginal discharge, itching, burning, discomfort during urination, and pain or irritation during sex. In many cases, however, symptoms are mild or absent.…
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Causes of Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis . It develops when this organism is transmitted to a susceptible host and successfully establishes itself in the urogenital tract, where it can attach to mucosal surfaces, evade local defenses,…
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Treatment for Trichomoniasis
What treatments are used for Trichomoniasis? The condition is treated primarily with antiparasitic medications, most often metronidazole or tinidazole, which eliminate Trichomonas vaginalis , the protozoan parasite that causes the infection. Treatment is designed not only to reduce symptoms such as…
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Prevention of Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is an infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis , a single-celled parasite that is transmitted primarily through sexual contact. In practical terms, this means the condition is partly preventable, but prevention is not absolute in the way it can be for…
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FAQ about Trichomoniasis
This FAQ explains the most common questions about trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis . It covers what the infection is, how it spreads, what symptoms it can cause, how doctors diagnose it, what treatment…