Trichomoniasis Flashcards

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Signs and Symptoms for Trichomoniasis

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  • Females-foul-smelling
  • Yellow-green vaginal discharge
  • Vaginal irritation
  • Asymptomatic
  • Males-typically asymptomatic
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Pathogen and Virulence Factors for Trichomoniasis

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Trichomonas vaginalis

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Pathogenesis and Epidemiology for Trichomoniasis

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  • Transmission via sexual intercourse

- Most common curable STD in women

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Diagnosis for Trichomoniasis

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Presence of: 
Trichomonas in secretions of 
-vagina
-urethra
-prostate
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Treatment for Trichomoniasis

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Single dose of oral metronidazole

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Prevention for Trichomoniasis

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-Not engaging in sexual intercourse with infected persons

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