How To Manage This Parasitic Infection

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that is caused by a parasite called _Trichomonas vaginalis_. It is the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Trichomoniasis can be easily treated with antibiotics, but it can cause serious health problems if left untreated.

Symptoms of trichomoniasis include:

* Itching, burning, or irritation of the vagina, penis, or rectum

* Sores or blisters on the genitals

* Abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis

* Painful urination

* Frequent urination

* Lower abdominal pain

Trichomoniasis can also cause:

* Preterm labor

* Low birth weight

* Cervical cancer

* Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

To prevent trichomoniasis, you should:

* Use condoms during sex

* Avoid having sex with someone who has symptoms of trichomoniasis

* Get tested for trichomoniasis if you are sexually active

If you are diagnosed with trichomoniasis, you will be prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection. You should take the antibiotics exactly as directed by your doctor, and you should not stop taking them even if you start to feel better. You should also avoid sex until you and your partner have been treated for trichomoniasis.

After you have been treated for trichomoniasis, you should get tested again to make sure that the infection has been cleared. You should also get tested for any other sexually transmitted infections that you may have been exposed to.