Trichomoniasis by Rylee Reeves

Trichomoniasis

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-17 15:53:55 UTC

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infections. It is caused by a tiny parasite called trichomonas vaginalis. This infection spreads from sexual interaction when at least one person is infected. Many people with this infection do not show any symtoms. Believe it or not this is a common infection.

Pathogen that causes trichomoniasis

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-17 16:01:56 UTC

Trichomonas vaginalis is what causes trichomoniasis. Although this infection usually affects woman it can still infect men. The parasite passes between individuals during sexual interaction. It is the most common pathogenic protozoan that infects humans. There are symtoms that come from this infections but most people do not experience symtoms.

Symptoms of trichomoniasis

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-17 16:08:25 UTC

There are many different symtoms for trichomoniasis. Vaginal discharge is one symtom many people experience with this infection. Itching and burning also occurs while dealing with this infection. Another symtom most people have is pain when urinating. While this disease is most common for women, men can still be infected with it.

Effect on newborns

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-17 18:21:09 UTC

While being infected with trichomoniasis is bad for you, it is even worse if the woman is pregnant. It is not common but can be transmitted to the newborn as well. Mothers who are infected with this and are pregnant are at high risk for a premature baby. This is very dangerous because premature and low birth weight is the top 3 ways newborns tend to die. If the baby is premature it can lead to other health problems as well.

Long term effects

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-17 18:39:48 UTC

Their are many long term affect for this infection. If a person was to go untreated with this infection it could lead to health complications. Another longterm effect is increased risk of HIV. Woman also have risk of complications during pregnancy. So the long term effects of this infection is not good if left untreated

Treatment

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-17 19:01:13 UTC

There are many different treatments for this infection. A course of antibiotics is one treatment for the infection. Metronidazole or tinidazole is the most common antibiotic. While taking these treatments you need to avoid some stuff such as alcohol, and also for a short period of time after treatment. It is also smart for you're partner to get on the same treatment that you are on.

How to prevent

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-18 15:39:59 UTC

There are many ways to prevent trichomoniasis. One being safe sex. Limiting your sexual partners is also another major prevention. Consistently using condoms is something you need to make sure you are doing. Regular testing something people should do as well.

Facts

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-18 15:44:40 UTC

Trichomoniasis is treatable and curable. There are millions of new causes of this infection every year. Without treatment this infection can last months even years. It can also be transmitted by oral sex as well. If not treated it can lead to other serious health conditions.

Mississippis Average

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-18 15:52:08 UTC

There is not a specific rate in Mississippi. While it is true that there are many new causes of this infections every year there is no certain amount. This infection is most common in woman. The state has been reported that is has a high rating for sexually transmitted diseases including trichomoniasis. This infection spreads because people are not treated the infection or doing anything to prevent it.

How long can you have this infection

ryleereeves001 — 2025-04-18 15:56:36 UTC

This infection can be cured and treated. If this infection goes untreated it could last months even up to years. Some people have this disease and do not even know it even up to 10 years of not knowing. Many people do not actually show symtoms so their not really sure how long they have had the infection. Depending on the person will determine how long you keep the infection.