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Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease, caused by a protozoan parasite, that almost only affects women. Men can carry the parasite for several years without symptoms.

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Can you get trichomoniasis from a long time partner?

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nope
No. It is an STD contracted by genital to genital contact.

How do you pronounce trichomoniasis?

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"Trich" (pronounced "trick") is a nickname for trichomoniasis.

Can a man contract trichomoniasis from another man?

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There is no evidence of trichomoniasis being communicable from one man to another through sexual contact. However, if you've had sex with someone with trich, you should be screened for other STDs.

Can you get trichomoniasis from a female?

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No, an untreated urinary infection can't cause trichomoniasis. However, continued urinary symptoms, especially with a negative urine culture, can be signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis that were not detected during previous exams.

Can trichomoniasis cause painful urination?

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Yes; pain during urination is a symptom of chlamydia.

Can chlamydia turn into trichomoniasis?

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Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. You can only get chlamydia if you're infected with chlamydia bacteria. Other bacterial infections will not cause or lead to chlamydia, no matter how often you have them.

How many pills do you take to treat trichomoniasis?

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ZERO, NONE - Until you have spoken to your family doctor. He will tell you everything you need to know. I would not put my life in the hands of an internet expert when swallowing little pills!

How do you cure Trichomoniasis without medication?

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You can reduce the risk of trichomoniasis by reducing the number of sex partners, and by using condoms whenever you have sex. Women can be screened for trich, but screening for men is not as common.
Don't have sexual contact with anyone
All sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented by using adequate protection during sexual intercourse. Effective forms of protection include male and female condoms.

Is trichomoniasis a sexually transmitted viral infection?

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Yes, trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoa. The organism is Trichomonas vaginalis.

What if metronidazole does not cure trichomoniasis?

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Your doctor may recommend other medication. You can also try natural cures such as tea tree oil, hydrogen peroxide, lavender oil, or oil of oregano. Then use a vinegar douche and take a probiotic.

What is the treatment for chlamydia gonorrhea and trichomoniasis?

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The first line treatments for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis are as follows:

  • Chlamydia: 1 g azithromycin in one dose or doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days
  • Gonorrhea: 250 mg ceftriaxone injection
  • Trichomoniasis: 1 g metronidazole in one dose

What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis in males?

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burning sensation during urination and white watery discharge
Male symptoms of trich are irritation of the penis, a discharge, and burning after urination or ejaculation.
In men, there may be no symptoms at all. Some men notice a small amount of yellowish discharge from the penis, usually first thing in the morning. There may be some mild discomfort while urinating.

Can a women get trichomoniasi?

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yes, but the rest is left to your imagination. (try the nursery rhyme that continues ... three men in a tub.)
Yes, a female can get trich from another female. The STI trichomoniasis is usually transferred during intercourse from a penis to vagina or vice versa, but it can be passed from an infected vagina to an uninfected vagina.

Can you have hiv and trichomoniasis together?

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No, trichomoniasis is actually a protozoa (like a bacteria) that you can get rid of with the right antibiotics. However, all sex partners need treatment because, you can catch it right back again if exposed to it.

How do you cure and prevent re infection of Trichomoniasis?

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I think you mean Trichomoniasis; caused by the flagellated protozoan parasite (obligate parasite), it is one of the most widespread STGs in the world.

The usual prescription is a single dose, by mouth of either Metronidazole 2g (Flagyl) or Tinidazole 2g, or Metronidazole 500 mg 2 x per day for 7 days. Both partners need to be treated, together whether they have symptoms or not, to prevent being reinfected.

Do not use alcohol for 24 hours following last dose of either treatment.

Metronidazole 2g has cure rates of approximately 90%-95%, Tinidazole 2g approximately 86%-100%. Both have a higher rate when both partners are treated together and refrain from sexual contact until all symptoms are gone. Metronidazole 500 mg 2 x per day for 7 days can be used if the initial 2g regime was not effective.

Most infected women have symptoms characterized by a heavy vaginal discharge that causes extreme vulvar irritation. However, some women have minimal or no symptoms. Some men who are infected with Trichomoniasis will have mild inflammation in the penis causing a leakage of clear fluid and sometimes pain, most have no symptoms, this allows the parasite to spread undetected.

According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) : Sex partners of patients with Trichomoniasis. should be treated. Patients should be instructed to avoid sex until they and their sex partners are cured (when therapy has been completed and patient and partner(s) are without symptoms).

The biggest issue is that all partners must be treated together. If one of the sexual partner(s) are not treated, the infection will immediately return again.

Condoms are the only thing that can protect someone from Trichomoniasis. The organism dies quickly in any other environment and typically cannot be spread on the hands or in the mouth.

Can males get trichomoniasis?

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the incidence of trichomoniasis in men is much higher than was previously thought.

What STDs are caused by a parasite?

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Any time that a parasite invades the body and causes symptoms, you've got a parasitic disease. There are, however, many different parasitic diseases.

For instance:

Toxoplasmosis- Infection of the brain, caused by Toxoplasma gondii.

Giardiasis- Infection of the small intestine, caused by Giardia lamblia.

Enterobiasis- Intestinal infection by pinworms.

Ascariasis- Digestive tract infection by Ascaris lumbricoides.

Schistosomiasis- Variable infection caused by some form of Schistosoma parasite.

Leishmaniasis- Cutaneous/membranous invasion spread by sandfly bite.

In addition, to the person who previously answered "parisitosis", this is technically correct, but entirely unhelpful.

parisit: parisite

-osis: any disease condtion of...

Does garlic cure trichomoniasis?

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No, but let me know how you get on.

Can a male have trichomoniasis without having symptoms?

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Yes, a male can have trich without having symptoms.

Is trichomoniasis dangerous to a unborn baby?

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Not if you get treatment.

What parts of the body does trichomoniasis affect?

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From google health effects are (see related link):

Women:

Discomfort with intercourse

  • Itching of the inner thighs
  • Vaginal discharge (thin, greenish-yellow, frothy or foamy)
  • Vaginal itching
  • Vulvar itching or swelling of the labia
  • Vaginal odor (foul or strong smell)
Men:
  • Burning after urination or ejaculation
  • Itching of urethra
  • Slight discharge from urethra


There are no serious long term effects on the body. Symptoms, per the related link are:

At times, symptoms in women may include the following:

  • abdominal distress
  • dyspareunia, or painful sexual intercourse
  • painful urination
  • vaginal discharge

In men, trichomoniasis can cause the following conditions:

  • epididymitis, which causes testicular pain
  • penile ulcers, or painful, open sores on the penis
  • urethritis, which causes painful urination

What dose of metronidazole cures trichomoniasis?

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750 mg of metronidazole is not enough to cure trich; 1 gm is minimum and 2 gm is usually prescribed.
2000 mg (2 gm) in one dose is enough flaygl to treat trich.
4-500 mg (2 gm) in one dose is enough flaygl to treat trich.

Can you get trichomoniasis from sharing underwear?

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It appears that trichomoniasis is one of the few STDs that can be caught through other means as well. Although the protozoan dies rapidly in dry conditions, it appears that you can be infected by sharing a washcloth with an infected person, or possibly by having your genitals come into contact with someone else's infected genital discharge.

What std can be transmitted by a damp towel?

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It is thought that trichomoniasis may rarely be transmitted by sharing wet washcloths or towels. Typical transmission, though, is through sexual intercourse.

What are some complications of trichomoniasis?

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Trich will cause mild irritation to severe inflammation in the genital area. Men with trich may have itching or irritation inside the penis, burning after urination or ejaculation, or some discharge from the penis. Women with trich may have itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, discomfort with urination, or a thin discharge with a fishy smell, and a discharge that can be clear, white, yellowish, or greenish.
The symptoms of trichomoniasis can develop months later. the women and the men can be infectet. The symptoms in men are abnormal discharge, a burning feeling after urination; in women abnormal musty or fishy odor, pain, diskomfort etc.
The symptoms of trichomoniasis in women are foul-smelling vaginal discharge, pain with urination, and sometimes a red rash at the external genitals. Some women will not have symptoms at all. Men may have penile discharge or painful urination, or no symptoms.
See the information from the CDC for the symptoms of trich.
Tricchomonis is generally a std but it may be transmitted through no sexual contact with infected articles because it can last for a long time outside the body. Carriers of Tricchomonis vaginalis may be asymptomatic for many years until changes in vaginal or urethral conditions encourage an outbreak of the disease. A decrease in resident bacteria, injury to vaginal tissues and development of leisons from other std's or from cancer can activate the organism. Symptoms include redness,itching,swelling and burning of the genital area. Pain with intercourse and voiding and frothy, foul smelling discharge. Women are more susceptible to HIV if exposed. Women who are expectant are at risk for preterm delivery and low-birth weight babies.