Trichomoniasis

Introduction: Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis: Trichomonas vaginalis is a microscopic parasite found worldwide. Infection with trichomonas is called trichomoniasis (trick-oh-moe-nye-uh-sis). Trichomoniasis is ... more about Trichomoniasis.

Trichomoniasis: Sexually transmitted parasitic infection. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Trichomoniasis is available below.

Symptoms of Trichomoniasis

• No symptoms - men often have no symptoms; some women also.
• Symptoms in women
  • No symptoms - some women have no symptoms.
  • Vaginal discharge - heavy, yellow-green or gray
  • Discomfort during intercourse

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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Medical Textbooks Online about Trichomoniasis

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Diagnostic Tests for Trichomoniasis

• Discharge swab tests
• Microscopic examination of discharge

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Trichomoniasis?

• Misdiagnosis of Trichomoniasis

Causes of Trichomoniasis

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Treatments for Trichomoniasis

• Antibiotics
• Metronidazole
• Treat all sex partners - even if they have no symptoms.

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Prognosis for Trichomoniasis

Prognosis for Trichomoniasis: Trichomoniasis can usually be cured with the prescription drug metronidazole given by mouth in a single dose. (Source: excerpt from Trichomoniasis: DSTD)

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Reseach about Trichomoniasis

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Clinical Trials for Trichomoniasis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Trichomoniasis include:

• Control of Trichomoniasis - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Intravaginal Treatment of Disturbances of Vaginal Flora Among HIV Infected and Uninfected Women in Malawi - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Metronidazole gel versus placebo gel
• Safety, Acceptability and Preliminary Effectiveness of Carraguard (PC-515) in Preventing HIV/STI Transmission - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Carraguard (PC-515)
• Safety, Acceptability and Preliminary Effectiveness of PC-515 for Vaginal Use as a Possible Microbicide - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Carraguard (PC-515)
• Safety and Acceptability of Carraguard Among HIV-Negative Couples in Thailand - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Carraguard (PC-515)

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Prevention of Trichomoniasis

Prevention information for Trichomoniasis has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Trichomoniasis.

• Safe sex
• Condoms
• Limited sex partners

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Statistics for Trichomoniasis

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Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Trichomoniasis

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Article Excerpts about Trichomoniasis

Trichomonas Infection: DPD (Excerpt)

Trichomonas vaginalis is a microscopic parasite found worldwide. Infection with trichomonas is called trichomoniasis (trick-oh-moe-nye-uh-sis). Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, mainly affecting 16-to-35-year old women. In the United States, it is estimated that 2 million women become infected each year. (Source: excerpt from Trichomonas Infection: DPD)

Trichomoniasis: DSTD (Excerpt)

Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects both women and men, although symptoms are more common in women. (Source: excerpt from Trichomoniasis: DSTD)

Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID (Excerpt)

Trichomoniasis, sometimes referred to as "trich," is a common STD that affects 2 to 3 million Americans yearly. It is caused by a single-celled protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomoniasis is primarily an infection of the urogenital tract; the urethra is the most common site of infection in man, and the vagina is the most common site of infection in women. (Source: excerpt from Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Trichomoniasis, sometimes referred to as "trich," is a common STD that affects 2 to 3 million Americans yearly. It is caused by a single-celled protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomoniasis is primarily an infection of the urogenital tract; the urethra is the most common site of infection in men, and the vagina is the most common site of infection in women. (Source: excerpt from Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC)

Definitions of Trichomoniasis:

A species of TRICHOMONAS that produces a refractory vaginal discharge in females, as well as bladder and urethral infections in males. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Infection of the vagina - (Source - WordNet 2.1)