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Trichomoniasis vaginalis during pregnancy may be associated with premature delivery and low birth weight in the newborn. Limited data suggests that maternal trich infections may also result in vaginitis, urinary tract infections, or respiratory distress in newborns. Trich is treated and cured relatively easy with antibiotics, but left untreated it can remain for months to even years.

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Trichomoniasis affects women more than men, older women more often than younger women, and African American women more than Caucasian women.

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Trichomoniasis affects women more than men, older women more often than younger women, and African American women more than Caucasian women.

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Using a condom correctly every time you have sex can help you to avoid contracting an STI such as trichomoniasis.

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Trichomoniasis can be treated with antibiotic medications. Both partners must both be treated with antibiotics to ensure that the infection isn’t spread back and forth. Treatment will resolve the infection and symptoms within days to weeks.

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In the United States, the CDC estimates that there were more than two million trichomoniasis infections in 2018 making it the most common curable STI.

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Men with trichomoniasis may notice itching or irritation inside the penis, burning after urination or ejaculation, and discharge from the penis.

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Symptoms of trichomoniasis include a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching, and painful urination, although some men have no symptoms.

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Trichomoniasis is caused by an infection of a protozoan parasite called Trichomoniasis vaginalis.

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It requires a medical diagnosis, lab tests or imaging are always required.

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Trichomoniasis spreads by sexual contact whether it be vaginal, oral, or anal contact.

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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite.