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Trichomoniasis

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Trichomoniasis is AKA as

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Trich

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CA - trichomoniasis

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Trichomonas vaginalis
- protozoan parasite
- motile
- pear shaped
- axostyle

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VF - trichomoniasis

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Axostyle : structure with sharp point for anchoring to epithelial cells (attachment)

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Transmission - trichomoniasis

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Sexual contact

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Reservoirs - trichomoniasis

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Men
- but yet both men and women can be affected

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Sxs - trichomoniasis

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Men - asymptomatic carriers - found in urine and semen, SOME urethral discharge & painful urination
WOMEN - symptomatic -frothy, GREENISH-YELLOW, FOUL ODOR, discharge & painful urination

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Diagnosis - trichomoniasis

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Based on sxs & microscopic observation

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Prevention - trichomoniasis

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Education & safe sex practices

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Treatment - trichomoniasis

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Anti parasitic / anti protozoan drugs

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Misc - trichomoniasis

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  • risk of low birth weights or premature births
  • most common NON-VIRAL STD in U.S.
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