How long can you have trichomoniasis?

Answer 1

Yes, it's possible for only one partner in a couple to have trichomoniasis; however, both partners should be treated, as testing is relatively insensitive. That is, you can have it without knowing, so it makes more sense for both to be treated for long-lasting cure and lack of reinfection between partners.

Answer 2

You can carry trichomonas until it is treated properly. It will not resolve on its own. The symptoms may improve, but the causative organism is still present can can still cause problems both for the infected individual, and also for any future partners they may have.
Symptoms usually appear in 4-28 days after sexual intercourse with an infected partner.

The infection usually remains there unless treatment by antiprotozoals takes place, e.g. metronidazole and tinidazole


Trichomoniasis does not affect your life span.

Answer 3

Yes, there is no limit to the number of times you can get trichomoniasis. It is common for partners to reinfect each other right away if they don't wait long enough before having sex after treatment.

Answer 4

Any sexually transmitted disease can be transmitted in a single sexual encounter - but that won't always happen.

Answer 5

Yes, you typically get trich from sex.

Answer 6

Yes, humans get trichomoniasis.