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Trichomoniasis is a fairly common sexually transmitted disease today. The disease is more common in women than men, especially in adult and elderly women; There is currently no vaccine to prevent vaginitis.1. What is trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by an infection with Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomonas vaginalis has a size of 10-20 mm, 7mm wide with 5 pairs of flagella, is mobile, easily killed by temperature, dry environment and can only live in the human body.
Trùng roi âm đạo Trichomoniasis
2. Symptoms of vaginitis caused by Trichomoniasis
An estimated 70% of people infected with Trichomoniasis have no specific signs or symptoms. Symptoms of Trichomonas can range from mild vaginal irritation to severe inflammation and usually appear 5 to 28 days after infection. And if there are no specific symptoms, it will be a long time before they can.
In men, the vast majority of genital warts have no symptoms, however, some people may experience itching or irritation of the penis, difficulty urinating and frequent urination, burning when urinating or passing urine. pure. The penis may release urethral discharge and is often difficult to distinguish from urethritis, which is also quite common.
Women with Trichomonas infection may notice the following symptoms:
Itching, burning, redness or pain in the genital area Discomfort when urinating; Frequent urination or pain during sex. Change in vaginal discharge, discharge (discharge) a lot, clear, white, yellowish or greenish, accompanied by an unusual fishy odor. Trichomoniasis can make sex uncomfortable for both men and women. If left untreated, the infection can last for months or even years.
Often pregnant women with trichomoniasis have a high risk of preterm delivery and the baby has a high risk of low birth weight.
Tiết dịch (khí hư) nhiều cảnh báo viêm âm đạo do Trichomoniasis
3. Path of transmission and infection
3.1 The source of Trichomonas infection has its sole reservoir in the human body and is transmitted mainly through unprotected sex. In women, the part of the body most commonly infected with Trichomonas is the lower genital area (vulva, vagina, cervix, or urethra). For men, flagellates reside inside the penis, at the opening of the urethra.
Trichomoniasis has an incubation period of 1-4 weeks and many cases do not show specific symptoms, affecting public health.
3.2 Mode of transmission During sexual intercourse, Trichomoniasis usually spreads from the penis to the vagina or vice versa. Or it can also spread from one person's vagina to another. Rarely, Trichomonas is infected in another part of the body, such as the hands, mouth or anus. In addition, the disease can also be transmitted non-sexually, such as through utensils, clothing, wet towels, bathtubs or in water contaminated with Trichomonas flagella.
4. Diagnostic measures
Trichomoniasis cannot be diagnosed based on symptoms alone. In both men and women, the best way to determine if you have an infection is to see a doctor and get tested for trichomoniasis.
Vaginitis caused by flagellates is determined when taking a specimen (waste discharge in women, urethral fluid in men) for fresh microscopy or Gram staining to find the activity of Trichomonas vaginalis. Currently, with the development of modern technology, it is also possible to detect trichomoniasis by culture and PCR techniques with high sensitivity and specificity.
Soi tươi dưới kính hiển vi giúp chẩn đoán Trichomoniasis
5. Prevention of vaginitis caused by Trichomonas infection
To prevent vaginitis caused by Trichomonas infection, everyone needs to be aware of safe sex practices:
Do not have sex with many people Use condoms when having sex Go to a gynecologist regularly twice a year. The best way to avoid STIs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you are sexually active, you can still follow these guidelines to reduce your risk of trichomoniasis:
Maintain a mutually faithful monogamous relationship with an approved partner Tested and tested negative for an STD Use condoms correctly every time you have sex to reduce your risk of trichomoniasis. Have a frank discussion about the potential risk of STIs before having sex with your partner. That way you can properly assess the level of risk when having sex.
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If you or your acquaintances have questions about Trichomonas or other sexually transmitted diseases, please talk to specialists for the best advice and support.
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems: irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual cycle Irregular vaginal discharge (smell, different color) Vaginal pain and itching Female clients have several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, Unsafe sex, abortion,... Female customers have other symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, pain in the private area, abnormal vaginal bleeding.
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