Trichomonas vaginalis TMA

Trichomoniasis is one of the commonest non-viral sexually transmitted diseases and a major cause of vaginal complaints in women of reproductive age. In women it commonly causes vaginal discharge, vulvitis or cervicitis and is associated with pre-term delivery and premature rupture of membranes in pregnant women. In men it often causes an asymptomatic urethral discharge. Sexual partners should be treated at the same time and screening should be performed for other sexually transmitted infections. A test of cure is not necessary unless the individual remains symptomatic or clinically relapses.