Trichomoniasis

Question 1

What is Trichomoniasis caused by?

Answer 1

Trichomoniasis vaginalis

Question 2

What is trichomoniasis vaginalis?

Answer 2

Flagellated protozoan parasite

Question 3

What type of infection is trichomoniasis?

Answer 3

Sexually transmitted infection

Question 4

How does trichomoniasis present in females?

Answer 4

vaginal discharge: offensive, yellow/green, frothy
vulvovaginitis
strawberry cervix

Question 5

How is the discharge described in females with trichomoniasis?

Answer 5

Offensive
Yellow/green
Frothy

Question 6

What is a rare sign that can present in females with trichomoniasis?

Answer 6

Strawberry cervix

Question 7

What would the pH of the vagina be in someone with trichomoniasis?

Answer 7

pH > 4.5

Question 8

How does trichomoniasis present in men usually?

Answer 8

Asymptomatically

Question 9

What can trichomoniasis cause in men?

Answer 9

Urethritis

Question 10

How is trichomoniasis diagnosed?

Answer 10

Microscopy (of wet mount)

Question 11

What would you find on microscopy of someone with trichomoniasis?

Answer 11

Motile trophozoites

Question 12

What is the management of trichomoniasis?

Answer 12

Metronidazole 5-7 days