Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. In women, it causes vaginal infections and symptoms like discharge, itching, burning and odor. In men, it can cause urethral infections and burning after urination. While most men are asymptomatic, some experience discharge or burning. The infection is treated with antibiotics. Using condoms correctly during sex can help prevent transmission, as can limiting partners and abstaining from sex if infected.

1. Prepared By:
Granil, Charmaine C.
Gracia, Mylene
Dela Cruz, Jessica
Escoto, Daniel

2. What is Trichomoniasis?
• Trichomoniasis, (also called "trich") is a
common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that
affects both men and women.
• Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan
parasite called ”Trichomonas vaginalis” and is a
cause of vaginal infections in women and
urethral infections in men.

3. Symptoms in Women
– Genital itching and/or burning
– Vaginal or vulval redness
– Frothy yellow-green vaginal discharge with a
strong odor
– Blood spotting
– Frequent and/or painful urination
– Discomfort during intercourse
– Abdominal pain

4. Symptoms in men
• Men are usually asymptomatic, but if a man has
symptoms, they can include:
- Unusual penile discharge
- Painful urination
-Burning sensation after ejaculation
-Tingling inside the penis.

5. effects of trichomoniasis?
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

6. Treatments
Treatment is simple. An antibiotic course is all
that is required.
• The drug of choice is “ metronidazole”.
• Avoid taking alcohol with this drug as it
interacts adversely with it.
• Abstain from sex till the treatment is
complete.

7. If you are not treated?
• The genital inflammation caused by
trichomoniasis might however:
• Increase a person's risk of acquiring HIV
infection if s/he is exposed to HIV.
• Might also increase the chances of transmitting
HIV infection to a sex partner.

8. If you are not treated?
• In rare case, trichomoniasis in pregnant women
may cause a premature rupture of the
membranes and early delivery.

9. Modes of transmission
• The vagina is the most common site of infection
in women, while the urethra is the most common
site of infection in men.
-These areas also serve as reservoirs of infection.

10. Modes of transmission
• Trichomoniasis is grouped under STDs. It is
most often transmitted in the course of
unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected
partner.
• Almost all of the infections take place through
penis-vagina intercourse or vulva to vulva
intercourse with an infected partner.

11. Non- sexual transmission
So, it is possible to contract trich STD if you
come into contact with the following:
• Damp infected towels
• Infected bedding or bathing suits
• Toilet seats used by infected individuals.
• Infected Jacuzzis
• Public bath tubs

12. How Can it Be Prevented?
• The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually
transmitted diseases is to:
• Abstain from sexual contact, or to be in a long-
term mutually MONOGAMOUS relationship
with a partner who has been tested and is
known to be UNINFECTED.
-Latex male condoms, when used consistently
and correctly, can reduce the risk of
transmission of trichomoniasis.

13. How Can it Be Prevented?
• There are several ways to prevent
trichomoniasis:
• The most effective is using condoms correctly
every time you have sex.

14. How Can it Be Prevented?
Other preventative measures are:
• Limiting the number of sex partners.
• Practicing sexual abstinence
• Avoiding sexual contact if you think you are
infected.