Trichomonas vaginalis

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Background

  • Considered an STI
  • A/w preterm birth, PID, cervical cancer, increased transmission of other STIs

Diagnosis

  • Yellow, malordorous discharge
  • Vaginal erythema or edema
  • Wet mount shows mobile trichomonads

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

  • Treat sexual partners
  • Metronidazole 2gm PO in single dose
  • If pregnant d/w OB prior to TX, Flagyl associated with preterm labor
    • Metronidazole 500mg PO BID X 7d

See Also

Source

Tintinalli

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