Trichomoniasis Information
What is it? |
How it Spreads |
Symptoms (If Any) |
Risks |
Testing & Treatment |
Common, curable STD caused by a parasite.
symtom Often no symptoms.
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- Sex: Penis to vagina, vagina to penis, vagina to vagina.
- Infected people can spread it even without symptoms.
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- Men: Itching, burning, discharge.
- Women: Itching, burning, unusual discharge, discomfort.
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- Increases risk of other STIs, including HIV.
- Pregnancy: Can cause preterm birth and low birth weight.
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- Easy lab test for diagnosis.
- Treatable with medication.
- All partners MUST be treated to prevent reinfection.
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