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What is Trich, and Where does it Live? The Protozoan (parasitical) infection trichomonas is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) found worldwide. Trichomonas (trich for short) is caused by the protozoan trichomonas vaginalis. T. vaginalis lives in the vagina, cervix, and occasionally in the bladder in women. In men, trich usually lives in the urinary tract and reproductive system. What is the Incubation Period? Trich has an incubation period of five to twenty-eight days. Symptoms appear fourteen to twenty-eight days after infection. What are the Symptoms? In women, the symptoms are frothy, green vaginal discharge which smells bad, redness and pain in vaginal areas, intense vaginal itching, frequent passing of urine, or sometimes no symptoms at all. In men, there is discharge from the penis, a burning when passing urine, irritation around the tip of the penis, or usually, no symptoms. How is it Diagnosed? Trich is diagnosed in women by a doctor performing a pelvic exam to collect vaginal samples. He/she will then look under a microscope to find the parasite. Culturing for the parasite is the best way to diagnose infection; results may take three to seven days. In men, diagnosis is made by collecting specimens from the urethra. Is it Treatable? Yes. Trich is one of the few STD's that is cureable. Men and women can take presription medication orally, and women can also take medication vaginally. Home |
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