Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a contagious parasitic disease mainly sexually transmitted. Three human Trichomonas species: T. vaginalis (GU tract), T. hominis (intestine), T. tenax (mouth). T. vaginalis causes vaginitis. 70% are asymptomatic; women's discomfort may last 1 week to months, improving with menstruation/pregnancy. Vaginal mucosa is bright red with patchy pseudomembranes and frothy discharge and pruritus/burning.

Common Symptoms

Inflammation; acute vaginal infection; vaginal purulent discharge; pruritus

Causes and Pathogenesis

(1) Etiology: flagellated pear-shaped T. vaginalis invades the vagina. (2) Pathogenesis: spreads via shared tubs/towels/pools/contaminated instruments and by sex. Causes pruritus/burning, urethritis, cystitis, Bartholinitis; in men, urethritis/prostatitis.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

1. Keep vulva clean; avoid unprotected sex; wash/change/air underwear. 2. Menstrual/sexual hygiene; avoid contaminated products. 3. Seek care promptly for pruritus/abnormal discharge; treat at regular hospitals. 4. Less spicy food. 5. Health education, mass screening, reservoir eradication, pool bans, disinfection. 6. For stubborn recurrence, examine/treat male urine/prostatic fluid simultaneously.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the STD department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.