Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis also called trick. Trichomoniasis, one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, can be spread from one person to another through sexual intercourse. The parasite that causes the infection, trichomonas vaginalis , lives in the urogenital tract of males and females and can infect any sexually active person. But most infections occur when sexually active people have multiple sexual partners and are not using protection. This infection is usually treated with antibiotics. Although not life-threatening, a trichomoniasis infection can be uncomfortable, and can make a teen more susceptible to human immunodeficiency virus. The virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The only way anyone to completely prevent infection is to abstain from sex. If your teen is sexually active, it's important for him or her to understand the importance of always using a latex condom. It's the only birth control method that will help prevent trichomoniasis. It's also important that sexually active teens have pelvic or testicular exams - which can include screening for STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)on a regular basis.
The genital inflammation caused by trichomoniasis can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV infection if she is exposed to the virus. Having trichomoniasis may increase the chance that an HIV-infected woman passes HIV to her sex partner. Pregnant women with trichomoniasis may have babies who are born early or with low birth weight. In females, vaginitis is the most common manifestation of infection. Other complications include infection of the adnexa, endometrium, and Skene and Bartholin glands. Males are usually asymptomatic. When symptoms are present, they usually manifest as urethritis. Infection produces immunity that at best is only partially protective. Evidence of lymphocyte priming is shown by the presence of antigen-specific peripheral blood mononuclear cells. An antibody response locally and in serum has also been detected.
Causes of Trichomoniasis
Common causes of Trichomoniasis
- Protozoan.
- Trichomonas vaginalis.
- Genitourinary tract.
- Urethra.
- Gonorrhea.
- Sexual contact with an infected partner.
- Not using barrier contraception.
Symptoms of Trichomoniasis
Common symptoms of Trichomoniasis
- Irritation inside the penis.
- Mild discharge.
- Slight burning after urination or ejaculation.
- Frothy.
- Yellow-green vaginal discharge.
- Edema.
- Inflammation.itching and tenderness in or around the vagina.
- pain during sex pain.
- during urination.
- Soreness or itching of the labia and inner thighs.
- Swollen labia.
- Discharge from the penis.
- Bleeding.
- Vulvovaginal itching.
Treatment of Trichomoniasis
Common Treatment of Trichomoniasis
- Avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases is to abstain from sexual contact, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected.
- If your teen is sexually active, it's important for him or her to understand the importance of always using a latex condom.
- Trichomoniasis can usually be cured with the prescription drug, metronidazole (also called Flagyl), or with a related drug, tinidazole.
- Know that some methods of birth control, like birth control pills, shots, implants, or diaphragms, will not protect you from STDs.
- Be faithful to each other, meaning that you only have sex with each other and no one else.
- Trichomoniasis may cause a woman to deliver a low-birth-weight or premature infant.
- Regular douching may increase a woman's risk of contracting.
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