Trichomoniasis is a rare type of sexual infection caused by a parasite and women are more infected than men. It is one of the sexually transmitted disease affecting women. The most interesting feature about this infection is it will not produce any signs until it has reached complete growth. Simple microscopic exam of the genitals is enough to diagnose trichomoniasis. It can be treated with effective antibiotics. It is common among young women who are sexually active. In the USA alone, 7.4 million cases (new) are detected each year but it can be easily cured.
Symptoms :
Often, trichomoniasis will not produce any symptoms in men and women at least in the initial stages. Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2-7 weeks after infection. Women may get foul smelling discharge from their vagina having yellow or green color. Vagina may become red and thick causing severe itching. It may cause pain while having sex. Men develop symptoms very rarely but it may cause irritation of penis, burning sensation while urinating and foul smelling discharge from the penis. It can cause discomfort while having intercourse.
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