Destiny Vaughn by https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t Trichomoniasis (trik'-uh-moh-NY-ah-sis) en-us 2022-07-14 02:46:44 UTC 2026-01-09 13:16:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9eb.png The Culprit drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243096708 Trichomoniasis, also referred to as "Trich",  is caused by a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis that infects the genitals of both men and women during intercourse]]> 2022-07-14 03:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243096708 Prevalence drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243100543 Trich is a very common STI that affects more than 3 million people in the US per year.]]> 2022-07-14 03:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243100543 drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243102969 2022-07-14 03:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243102969 Signs & Symptoms: drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243106025
  • Itching  
  • Burning 
  • Redness of the genitals
  • In women: white to greenish vaginal discharge with strong odor 
  • In men: discharge and painful urination and ejaculation
  • Asymptomatic in some individuals 
    • ]]>     2022-07-14 03:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243106025     drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243109835 2022-07-14 03:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243109835 Expectant Mothers Beware drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243545333 Expectant mothers are at great risk with Trichomoniasis. It causes babies to be delivered prematurely due to early rupture of membrane which can lead to baby having a low birth weight.  

    In rare cases, female babies can contract the infection as they pass through the birth canal]]>     2022-07-14 17:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243545333     Information brought to you by: drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243546955
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology by Erin C. Amerman
  • Trichomoniasis in Pregnancy: How to Treat It and More (healthline.com)
  • STD Facts - Trichomoniasis (cdc.gov)
  • Neglected Parasitic Infections in the United States (cdc.gov)
    • ]]>     2022-07-14 17:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243546955     Treatments drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243553486 Trichomoniasis can usually be cleared up within a week with antibiotics, which are to be taken by both you and your partner.

    You must avoid alcohol and sexual intercourse while on the prescribed antibiotics and until the infection has cleared. ]]>     2022-07-14 17:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243553486     Long-term Effects: drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243567159 Trichomoniasis, if left untreated, causes increased risk of getting or spreading other STIs, such as HIV. ]]> 2022-07-14 17:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243567159 Diagnosis drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243570489 Trichomoniasis cannot be diagnosed based on symptoms alone. It must be diagnosed by a healthcare provider by examination and laboratory test to confirm diagnosis.]]> 2022-07-14 18:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243570489 The Risk Factors drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243593580
  • Having multiple sexual partners puts you at great risk for getting infected 
  • Older women maybe more likely to become infected than younger women 
  • Black women may be more likely to be infected. 
  • Other risk factors for infection may include limited education and low socioeconomic status. 
    • ]]>     2022-07-14 19:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243593580     Preventative Measures: drvaughn01 https://padlet.com/drvaughn01/wbhj1lc4b1jvy60t/wish/2243596674
  • Abstinence 
  • Use condoms correctively and consistently
  • Talk with your healthcare provider 

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