Trichomoniasis

Overview

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection. Complications include a risk of premature delivery for pregnant women.

Symptoms

It causes a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching, and painful urination in women. Men typically have no symptoms.

Treatments

Treatment involves both partners taking 1 large dose of a certain oral antibiotic.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2017


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