infection

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis (trich) is an disease caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. About 70% of affected people do not have symptoms when infected. When symptoms occur, they typically begin 5 to 28 days after exposure. Symptoms can include itching in the genital area, a bad smelling thin discharge, burning with urination, and pain with sex. Having trichomoniasis increases the risk of getting HIV/AIDS. It may also cause during pregnancy.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Itching in the genital area, yellow-green bad smelling thin discharge, burning with urination, pain with sex

Causes — why it happens

·Trichomonas vaginalis (typically sexually transmitted)

How it's found

·Finding the parasite in fluid, microbial , testing for the DNA

Prevention

·Not having sex, using condoms, not douching

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