Trichomoniasis

Microbiology

  • Trichomonas vaginalis- protozoal infection

Signs/symptoms

  • Females
    • frothy yellow/green vaginal discharge
  • Males
    • Usually asymptomatic

Diagnosis

  • High vaginal swab for microscopy looking for a mobile parasite

Management

  • PO Metronidazole

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