Trichomoniasis Flashcards
What is Trichomoniasis caused by?
Trichomoniasis vaginalis
What is trichomoniasis vaginalis?
Flagellated protozoan parasite
What type of infection is trichomoniasis?
Sexually transmitted infection
How does trichomoniasis present in females?
vaginal discharge: offensive, yellow/green, frothy
vulvovaginitis
strawberry cervix
How is the discharge described in females with trichomoniasis?
Offensive
Yellow/green
Frothy
What is a rare sign that can present in females with trichomoniasis?
Strawberry cervix
What would the pH of the vagina be in someone with trichomoniasis?
pH > 4.5
How does trichomoniasis present in men usually?
Asymptomatically
What can trichomoniasis cause in men?
Urethritis
How is trichomoniasis diagnosed?
Microscopy (of wet mount)
What would you find on microscopy of someone with trichomoniasis?
Motile trophozoites
What is the management of trichomoniasis?
Metronidazole 5-7 days