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Trichomoniasis, also known as (trich) is an infectious disease caused by the parasite trichomonas vaginalis. This infectious disease is spread by sexual contact and infects men and women. There are more than 3 million US cases of trichomoniasis per year.

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About 70% of affected people do not have symptoms when infected. When symptoms occur, they typically begin within 5 to 28 days after exposure. The most common symptoms include, pain in the abdomen, a foul smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching, and painful urination in women.

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Trichomoniasis can be treated by antibiotics. The antibiotic will kill the bacteria and clear the infection. To control the spread of the infection it is best to stay away from sex during treatment.

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Like any sexually transmitted infection, the best way to prevent trich is to have safe sex. Use condoms always! Other ways you can prevent getting infected is by getting regular test screenings and limit your number of sex partners.

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If untreated trich, increases your risk of becoming infected with HIV. Untreated HIV can lead to Aids.

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If left untreated the effects that can have in men can range in severity. Complications of an untreated trich infection can include, epididymitis and infertility. Epididymitis is when the infection inflame the coiled tubes near the testicles, causing fever, swelling , and pain to the scrotum.

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If trich is left untreated in women it can lead to serious health outcomes, such as infertility, preterm delivery, low birth-weight infants, cervical cancer, HIV and the herpes virus.