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  Dr. Koop - Trichomoniasis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
Trichomoniasis is an infection caused by a one-celled protozoan called trichomonas.
Trichomoniasis is also known as trichomonas vaginitis, trichomonas vaginalis or sometimes trich (pronounced "trick").
Trichomoniasis causes a yellow or greenish, frothy or bubbly discharge, sometimes with a foul odor, as well as itching, soreness and inflammation of the vulva and inside the vagina.
www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/84.html   (600 words)

  
  Trichomoniasis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trichomoniasis, sometimes referred to as "trich" or the ping pong disease, is a common sexually transmitted disease that affects 2 to 3 million Americans yearly.
It is caused by a single-celled protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.
Trichomoniasis is primarily an infection of the genitourinary tract; the urethra is the most common site of infection in men, and the vagina is the most common site of infection in women.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trichomoniasis   (305 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis: symptoms, cause, treatment, prevention, long-term outlook, complications
Trichomoniasis ("trich") is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects both women and men.
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that is spread through penis-to-vagina intercourse or vulva-to-vulva contact with an infected partner.
Trichomoniasis is caused by infection with a flagellated protozoan.
www.mamashealth.com /stds/trich.asp   (288 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis (Trich)
Trichomoniasis, sometimes referred to as "trich," is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects 2 to 3 million Americans yearly.
Trichomoniasis is primarily an infection of the urogenital tract; the urethra is the most common site of infection in man, and the vagina is the most common site of infection in women.
Data suggest that trichomoniasis is associated with increased risk of transmission of HIV and may cause a woman to deliver a low-birth-weight or premature infant.
healthlink.mcw.edu /article/946068166.html   (515 words)

  
 Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections.
Trichomoniasis can affect both men and women but women are much more likely to suffer from symptoms once infected.
Trichomoniasis is highly associated with chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV infections.
www.epigee.org /health/trich.html   (694 words)

  
 Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.
Occasionally, some men with trichomoniasis may develop prostatitis or epididymitis from the infection.
Women with trichomoniasis have a itching and a heavy, foul-smelling, green-white or yellowish vaginal discharge.
www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/001331.html   (545 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a vaginal infection caused by a sexually-transmitted parasitic organism.
Trichomoniasis is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, a single cell protozoan parasite with a whip-like tail that it uses to propel itself through vaginal and urethral mucus.
Data on the incidence and prevalence of trichomoniasis is not as complete as that for gonorrhea and syphilis.
www.healthscout.com /ency/1/001331.html   (308 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis Symptoms
Trichomoniasis, often called "trich", is caused by a single-celled protozoan parasite known as trichomonas vaginalis.
Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STD with over 7 million cases in the United States alone.
Trichomoniasis is also associated with increased risks for HIV infection.
www.epigee.org /health/trich_symtpoms.html   (487 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis | AHealthyMe.com
Trichomoniasis refers to an infection of the genital and urinary tract.
Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan (the smallest, single-celled members of the animal kingdom).
Trichomoniasis is primarily an infection of women's vaginal and urinary tracts.
www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100587602   (603 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects both women and men, although symptoms are more common in women.
Trichomoniasis in a woman who is also infected with HIV can increase the chances of transmitting HIV infection to a sex partner.
Trichomoniasis can usually be cured with the prescription drug metronidazole given by mouth in a single dose.
www.childbirthsolutions.com /articles/issues/trich/index.php   (659 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan (the smallest, single-celled members of the animal kingdom).
Trichomoniasis is primarily an infection of women's vaginal and urinary tracts.
Trichomoniasis tends to be underdiagnosed in men because of the relative mildness of symptoms in men and insufficiently sensitive diagnostic tests.
www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/trichomoniasis.jsp   (1058 words)

  
 DNR - Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is caused by Trichomonas gallinae, a single-celled, pear-shaped protozoan with 4 whip-like anterior flagella and a fin-like undulating membrane that extends for approximately 2/3 of the total body length.
Trichomoniasis is also known as Canker (in doves and pigeons) and as Frounce (in raptors).
The pathology associated with trichomoniasis in doves and pigeons usually involves young birds and consists of the formation of caseous necrotic masses in the upper digestive tract and occasionally in the viscera.
www.michigan.gov /dnr/1,1607,7-153-10370_12150_12220-27288--,00.html   (1060 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis -- The Infection Section @ Scarleteen.com
Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, mainly affecting 16-to-35-year old females.
There are no known cases of trichomoniasis causing death in adults though this infection can increase the risk of preterm delivery, which is risky for infants.
The general inflammation caused by any infection, including trichomoniasis, might also increase a woman's risk of acquiring HIV infection if she is exposed to HIV or passing HIV to a partner.
www.scarleteen.com /infection/trichomoniasis.html   (498 words)

  
 American Social Health Association - Learn about STDs/STIs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasitic protozoa called Trichomonas vaginalis.
Having BV or trichomoniasis while pregnant may put a woman at increased risk for some complications of pregnancy, including potentially having a baby born early or with low birth weight.
Trichomoniasis on the other hand is sexually transmitted and it will be important for sex partners to be treated so it is not passed back and forth.
www.ashastd.org /learn/learn_vag_trich.cfm   (603 words)

  
 G2122 Trichomoniasis, MU Extension
Trichomoniasis, or "trich," is a venereal disease of cattle caused by a protozoan parasite, Tritrichomonas foetus.
The chances of diagnosing trichomoniasis by examining a single, cultured sampling from the prepuce of an infected bull has been estimated to be as low as 78 percent.
Since trichomoniasis is a venereal disease and can only be transmitted by sexual contact or by infected mechanical carriers brought in contact with the reproductive organs, the best prevention is to never allow infected bulls or cows to come into contact with a susceptible herd.
extension.missouri.edu /xplor/agguides/ansci/g02122.htm   (1131 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis
Ironically, trichomoniasis (trick-o-mon-i-a-sis or "trich") is the most common non-viral sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the U.S. In recent years, however, diagnosing and treating this disease has become a greater priority as new research has shown that it is not quite as harmless as was once thought.
The organisms that causes trichomoniasis are protozoan (the simplest, single-cell organism in the animal kingdom) called trichomonads, the most common being Trichomonas vaginalis.
Rarely, trichomoniasis may be transmitted by a pregnant woman to her baby during childbirth.
www.healthywomen.org /healthtopics/trichomoniasis   (622 words)

  
 Syphilis Facts
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects both women and men, although symptoms are more common in women.
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that is spread through genital-to-genital contact with an infected partner.
Trichomoniasis can usually be cured with the prescription drug metronidazole given by mouth in a single dose.
www-nehc.med.navy.mil /downloads/hp/trich.htm   (918 words)

  
 G2122 Trichomoniasis, MU Extension
Trichomoniasis, or "trich," is a venereal disease of cattle caused by a protozoan parasite, Tritrichomonas foetus.
The chances of diagnosing trichomoniasis by examining a single, cultured sampling from the prepuce of an infected bull has been estimated to be as low as 78 percent.
Since trichomoniasis is a venereal disease and can only be transmitted by sexual contact or by infected mechanical carriers brought in contact with the reproductive organs, the best prevention is to never allow infected bulls or cows to come into contact with a susceptible herd.
muextension.missouri.edu /xplor/agguides/ansci/g02122.htm   (1131 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes of Trich STD
Trichomoniasis, or "trich," is the most common curable sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States.
The consequences of untreated trichomoniasis in men include decreased sperm count and movement, increased risk of infertility, chronic pain in the prostate or pelvic region, and increased acquisition and transmission of HIV.
Trichomoniasis is caused by the single-celled parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis.
www.tindamax.com /about_trichomoniasis.aspx   (447 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis, one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, can be spread from one person to another through sexual intercourse.
If you have a teenage daughter, it's important for her to recognize both a normal vaginal discharge (it's usually clear or whitish, has no odor, and causes no irritation) and the signs that something might be wrong.
If your child has a trichomoniasis infection, and hasn't hit puberty yet, he or she may be a victim of sexual abuse.
kidshealth.org /parent/infections/std/trichomoniasis.html   (951 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Trichomoniasis, commonly called Trich (which is pronounced “trick”), is sometimes considered a type of vaginitis which is a type of infection.
To test for trichomoniasis a “wet mount” may be done, which is when a sample of discharge is put on a slide with saline solution, then examined through a microscope to  determine the pH level of the discharge.
Trichomoniasis is curable with antibiotics, and the medication Metronidazole (Flagyl) is often prescribed.
www.nfprha.org /facts/stds/trichomoniasis.asp   (508 words)

  
 HHSA: Trichomoniasis Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Trichomoniasis, or "trich" is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the United States.
The diagnosis of trichomoniasis is usually dependent upon the findings of a microscopic examination of the vaginal discharge in females.
Diagnosis of trichomoniasis in the urethra of males is difficult, and often men are treated for infection based only on symptoms or knowledge of contact with an infected female.
www2.sdcounty.ca.gov /hhsa/ServiceDetails.asp?ServiceID=232   (294 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis - The most common non viral STD
A recent metronidazole treatment trial of asymptomatic trichomoniasis in pregnant women did not prevent preterm delivery and the authors concluded that "its use is not recommended in asymptomatic patients".
Trichomoniasis may contribute to male infertility by altering the motility and viability of sperm.
Trichomoniasis in men can lead to morbidity, thus providing a rationale for more diligent diagnosis and treatment (Gopalkrishnan, 1990).
www.trichomoniasis.net /complications.php   (1624 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis : Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) : NYC DOHMH
Trichomoniasis is an infection caused by a parasite called Trichomoniasis vaginalis.
Trichomoniasis is almost always spread through contact with an infected person during vaginal sex.
If you're diagnosed with trichomoniasis, it's important to tell everyone you've had sex with over the past 2 months, so they can be examined and treated, too.Take all your medication as directed, even if you feel better before the medicine is finished.
www.nyc.gov /html/doh/html/std/stdt1.shtml   (661 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis, also called "trich," is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects both men and women.
Trichomoniasis is an STI that affects approximately 5 million people in the US every year and is one of the most common, curable causes of vaginal infections in women.
Trichomoniasis can also survive on infected objects like sheets, towels, and underwear and could be transmitted by sharing them.
www.brown.edu /Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/sexual_health/sti/trich.htm   (442 words)

  
 Trichomoniasis: More details/Information for students
Because trichomoniasis is sexually transmitted, male sexual partners must also be treated, even if asymptomatic and no infection is detected.
Trichomoniasis is rarely found on urethral smears from men, unless a special wet mount specimen is examined microscopically.
Trichomoniasis is treated orally, with the antibiotic tinidazole (Fasigyn) or metronidazole (Flagyl).
www.stdservices.on.net /std/trichomoniasis/details.htm   (274 words)

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