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Trichomoniasis

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

TRICHOMONIASIS

BY: BRANDON AND RAUL
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REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

CAUSES

  • Protozoan parasite called trichomonas vaginalis

TRANSMISSION

  • This is an std, so it is transmitted through sexual intercourse
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SYMPTOMS

  • 70% of infected people have no symptoms
  • Mild irritation
  • Severe inflammation
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SYMPTOMS OF MEN

  • Burning after urination or ejaculation
  • Burning of urethra
  • Slight discharge from urethra
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SYMPTOMS IN WOMEN

  • Discomfort with intercourse
  • Itching of the inner thighs
  • Vaginal itching

TREATMENTS

  • Prescription medicine
  • Metronidazole
  • Tinidazole
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PROGNOSIS

  • If untreated then it may infect the urinary tract
  • Oral metronidozale cures 90%-95%
  • The disease isnt deadly
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