Protozoals

Question 1

What is the treatment of choice for trichomonas vaginalis infection? And what can you give if this is ineffective?

Answer 1

Metronidazole is the treatment of choice for Trichomonas vaginalis infection. If metronidazole is ineffective, tinidazole may be tried.

Question 2

What is recommended for trichomonas vaginalis + treatment

Answer 2

Metronidazole is the treatment of choice for Trichomonas vaginalis infection.

Contact tracing is recommended and sexual contacts should be treated simultaneously.

If metronidazole is ineffective, tinidazole may be tried.

Question 3

This antimicrobial drug is active against bacteria & protozoa

Answer 3

Metronidazole is an antimicrobial drug with high activity against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa.

Question 4

Describe the symptoms of trichomonoas vanginalis infection & what. is it caused by?

Answer 4

Protozoal STI
Symptoms
- abnormal vaginal discharge that may be thick, thin or frothy and yellow-green in colour
- producing more discharge than normal, which may also have an unpleasant fishy smell
soreness, swelling and itching around the vagina – sometimes the inner thighs also become itchy
- pain or discomfort when passing urine or having sex