Trichomonas Vaginalis
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by an organism called Trichomonas vaginalis, which lives in the vagina and urethra. The symptoms of trichomoniasis in women tend to be mild or absent. If you have trichomoniasis, you should tell your sex partner(s) so they can be tested and treated too. The most reliable way to diagnose trichomoniasis is by examining a sample of vaginal discharge under a microscope. Other tests that may be used include culture of the organism from vaginal secretions, PCR assay and antigen detection assay using monoclonal antibodies.
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI)
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It’s usually caused by an organism called Trichomonas vaginalis, but it can also be caused by other types of trichomonads.
Trichomoniasis is spread when someone who has the infection passes it on to his or her partner during sex. You can get trichomoniasis from having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the disease–even if he or she doesn’t have symptoms. The parasite that causes trichomoniasis can live in your body for up to 28 days before you have any symptoms or signs of infection!
It is usually caused by an organism called Trichomonas vaginalis
Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasite that causes trichomoniasis. It is usually caused by an organism called Trichomonas vaginalis. The infection can be transmitted during sexual contact, especially when there are open sores or abrasions on the penis or vulva (the external female genitalia).
The symptoms of trichomoniasis include itching or irritation in the vagina and discharge from it that’s frothy, yellowish or greenish-gray. If you have these symptoms, see your doctor immediately so he or she can test you for this condition!
It affects about 6 million people in the United States each year
Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STI. About 6 million people in the United States get it each year, but many don’t know they have it because it can be asymptomatic. It’s usually caused by an organism called Trichomonas vaginalis and transmitted through sexual contact with an infected partner.Trichomoniasis symptoms can include itching or burning during urination, painful or difficult urination, discharge from the penis or vagina (usually frothy), soreness in your lower abdomen (stomach area), pain during sex and/or bleeding after sex if you have open sores on your genitals or anus that allow bacteria to enter your bloodstream through these cuts.
The symptoms of trichomoniasis in women tend to be mild or absent
The symptoms of trichomoniasis in women tend to be mild or absent. If you experience any of the following symptoms, it is important that you see your doctor:
- Irritation around your vagina
- Burning or itching during urination
- Painful urination (dysuria)
- Discharge from the vagina (vaginal discharge) that may be thin and watery or thick and curdy (like cottage cheese), yellowish or grayish white in color with an unpleasant odor
If you have trichomoniasis, you should tell your sex partner(s) so they can be tested and treated too
If you have trichomoniasis, it is important to tell your sex partner(s) so they can be tested and treated too. Trichomoniasis can be easily passed from one person to another during sexual activity. The most common way of getting trichomoniasis is by having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who has the infection.
It’s also possible for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding their babies to pass on the infection to their unborn child during pregnancy (before birth).
The most reliable way to diagnose trichomoniasis is by examining a sample of vaginal discharge under a microscope
The most reliable way to diagnose trichomoniasis is by examining a sample of vaginal discharge under a microscope. The microscopic examination can be done either in the office or, if you have severe symptoms or your doctor suspects that you may have been exposed to other STDs, at an external laboratory that specializes in STDs.
If you are pregnant and your doctor suspects that you might have trichomoniasis, he or she will probably send off samples of your vaginal secretions for culture and/or PCR assay (polymerase chain reaction). This technique makes many copies of specific DNA sequences so they can be detected more easily than with standard cultures. In addition to this test being very accurate when done by an experienced lab technician who knows what he or she is doing; it also has the advantage over microscopy because it doesn’t require special equipment like microscopes do–which means less time spent waiting around after taking samples from your vagina (and thus less chance for contamination from other sources).
Other tests that may be used include culture of the organism from vaginal secretions, PCR assay and antigen detection assay using monoclonal antibodies
- Culture of the organism from vaginal secretions
- PCR assay (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
- Antigen detection assay using monoclonal antibodies
The best treatment for trichomoniasis is metronidazole (Flagyl), tinidazole or metronidazole plus clindamycin cream or gel when taken daily for 7 days or until symptoms are gone then at least 1 week after completing the medicine safely and effectively cures most cases of Trichomegaly
Metronidazole is the most common treatment for trichomoniasis. Tinidazole is an alternative to metronidazole. Metronidazole plus clindamycin cream or gel is also an option in some cases.
sTrichomoniasis is a common STI that can be easily treated with antibiotics. If you have symptoms of trichomoniasis, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
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