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Because trichomoniasis is a sexually
transmitted disease, it occurs more often in individuals who have
multiple sexual partners. The protozoan is passed to an individual
by contact within the body fluids of an infected sexual partner. It
often occurs simultaneously with other sexually transmitted diseases,
especially gonorrhea.
In women, the symptoms of trichomoniasis include an unpleasant
vaginal odor, and a heavy, frothy, yellow discharge from the vagina.
The genital area (vulva) is often very itchy, and there is
frequently pain with urination or with sexual intercourse. The labia
(lips) of the vagina, the vagina itself, and the cervix (the
narrowed, lowest segment of the uterus which extends into the upper
part of the vagina) will be bright red and irritated.
In men, there are usually no symptoms at all. Occasionally, a man
will notice a small amount of yellowish discharge from his penis,
usually first thing in the morning. There may be some mild
discomfort while urinating. |
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