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Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasitic protozoan from the Phylum Zoomastigina.

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Trichomonas vaginalis is the causative agent for the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis.

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The parasite passes from an infected person to an uninfected person during sex. In women, the most commonly infected part of the body is the lower genital tract. In men, the most commonly infected body part is the inside of the penis. During sex, the parasite usually spreads from a penis to a vagina, or from a vagina to a penis. It can also spread from a vagina to another vagina. It is not common for the parasite to infect other body parts, like the hands, mouth, or anus.

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Women with trichomoniasis may notice:

Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals;

Discomfort with urination;

A change in their vaginal discharge that can be clear, white, yellowish, or greenish with an unusual fishy smell.

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Men with trichomoniasis may notice:

Itching or irritation inside the penis;

Burning after urination or ejaculation;

Discharge from the penis.

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Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.

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Treatment for this oral medications such as metronidazole.

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Trichomoniasis is typically diagnosed by a genital swab, wet prep or urine sample and spun down to be seen through a microscope.

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC523559/

https://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/stdfact-trichomoniasis.htm

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The best and most efficient prevention of trichomoniasis is to abstain from all sexual contact but condoms, of course, would be your next best option, however, the parasite can infect areas that are not covered by a condom – so condoms may not fully protect you from getting trichomoniasis.