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Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis . By James Davies. What is trichomoniasis?. A common STI that affects both men and women It is the most common curable STI in young sexually active women. About 7.4 million new cases occur each year Also know as the “Trich”. How do people get trichomoniasis?.

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Trichomoniasis

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  1. Trichomoniasis By James Davies

  2. What is trichomoniasis? • A common STI that affects both men and women • It is the most common curable STI in young sexually active women. • About 7.4 million new cases occur each year • Also know as the “Trich”

  3. How do people get trichomoniasis? • Cause by the single-celled protozoan parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis. • Sexually transmitted through penis to vagina intercourse or vulva to vulva intercourse with an infected partner.

  4. MEN: Burning after urinations or ejaculation Itching of urethra Slight discharge from urethra Women: Discomfort with intercourse Itching of the inner thighs Vaginal discharge (thin, greenish-yellow, frothy or foamy) Vaginal itching Vulgar itching or swelling of the labia Vaginal odor SYMPTOMS

  5. Treatment • The antibiotics mentronidazole and Tinidazole can be used to treat Trichomoniasis • One should not drink alcohol for 48 hours afterwards • Avoid sexual intercourse until treatment is complete

  6. Prevention • Abstinence • Condoms • Intercourse with only one healthy partner

  7. Complications • Long-term infection could cause changes on the cervical surface • Also common among people with HIV

  8. FIN

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