Sexually Transmitted Diseases Caused by

Trichomonas

STD caused by a Protozoa Organism: Trichomonas vaginalis Location: Vagina in women and urethra in men

Symptoms of Trichomonas Most men and some women have NO symptoms. They are infected and don’t know it. Many infected women have a frothy, yellow-green vaginal discharge with a strong odor

How is Trichomonas Spread? Skin to skin contact during vaginal intercourse

Is Trichomonas Serious? In pregnant women, it can cause premature delivery Increases the risk of getting HIV infection

Is Trichomonas Common? 5,000,000 NEW cases each year in the U.S. Total number of currently infected people unknown

How is Trichomonas Diagnosed? Pelvic exam Laboratory tests on the vaginal fluid or urethral fluid

Trichomonas Protozoa

Treatment of Trichomoniasis Treat with oral antibiotics Treat sexual partners If your sexual partner is not treated, you can get re-infected

Can Trichomonas be Prevented? Condoms have not been proven to greatly reduce the transmission Abstinence is 100% effective

Trichomonas: Summary Can be spread through skin to skin contact during vaginal intercourse Millions in the U.S. are infected Treatment is available

References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Trichomoniasis Fact Sheet. Available at chomoniasis.htm Accessed October 31, 2002.Trichomoniasis Fact Sheet chomoniasis.htm Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. National Center for Infectious Diseases. Division of Parasitic Diseases. Trichomonas. Available at tm Accessed October 31, tm Society of Health Advisers in Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Trichomonas. Available at Accessed November 6,