What is trichomoniasis?

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a unicellular protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. It is a pear-shaped protozoan with a long flagellum.

Trichomoniasis is easily spread during sexual intercourse and is also associated with other STDs such as gonorrhea, syphilis and even HIV.

People affected by trichomoniasis do not usually develop symptoms, although clinical manifestations such as vaginitis, abundant greenish-white exudate, vaginal irritation, etc. may appear.

The treatment of trichomoniasis is very simple and consists of taking antibiotics such as Metronidazole or Thioconazole.

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Zaira Salvador

B.Sc., M.Sc.

Embryologist

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) More information about Zaira Salvador

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