This document summarizes the symptoms, signs, facts, treatment, and prognosis of trichomoniasis. Key symptoms in women include vaginal discharge and itching or swelling of the labia, while men may experience burning after urination. Diagnosis involves examining vaginal discharge under a microscope. Trichomoniasis is treated with antibiotics, and partners must be treated to prevent reinfection. Left untreated, it can increase HIV transmission risk.

2. Symptoms In
Women
–Discomfort with intercourse
–Itching of the inner thighs
–Vaginal discharge (thin, greenish-
yellow, frothy or foamy)
–Itching or swelling of the labia
–Vaginal odor (foul or strong smell)

3. Symptoms in
Men or
–Burning after urination
ejaculation
–Itching of urethra
–Slight discharge of urethra

4. Signs in Women
• A pelvic examination shows red
blotches on the vaginal wall or
cervix.
• A wet prep (microscopic
examination of discharge) shows the
infection-causing organisms in
vaginal fluids.

5. Signs in Men
• The disease can be hard to diagnose
in men.
• Men are treated if the infection is
diagnosed in any of their sexual
partners.
• Men may also be treated if they have
ongoing symptoms of urethral
burning or itching despite treatment
for gonorrhea and chlamydia.

6. S’More Facts
• 70% of infected people do not have
any signs or symptoms.
• Trichomoniasis can cause genital
inflammation that makes it easier
to get infected with the HIV virus
• 7.4 Million people get
Trichomoniasis each year

7. Treatment
– The antibiotic metronidazole is commonly used
to cure the infection. A newer drug, called
Tinidazole may be used.
– You should not drink alcohol while taking the
medicine and for 48 hours afterwards. Doing so
can cause severe nausea, abdominal pain, and
vomiting.
– Avoid sexual intercourse until treatment has
been completed. Sexual partners should be
treated at the same time, even if they have no
symptoms.

8. Prognosis
• The prognosis for treated
trichomoniasis is excellent.
The cure rate is 90% if all
sexual partners are treated at
the same time. If any sexual
partner is not
treated, reinfection is likely.

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