Trichomoniasis in men: old issues and new data
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Trichomoniasis in men appears to be associated with urethral pain but with little discharge. Trichomoniasis is the result of infection with the protozoa Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis). It is thought to occur predominantly in women. Traditionally, men were thought to be asymptomatic carriers of the organism. However, a review of the medical literature suggests that infection with T. vaginalis is associated with non-gonococcal urethritis in some men. Some studies have attempted to link T. vaginalis infection in men with prostatitis and other conditions, but results have been inconclusive. Symptoms of infection in men are ill-defined as are the possible consequences of infection. A recent study found that 45% of infected men had no discharge. However, when discharge was present there was usually little of it and it was clear. Testing for trichomoniasis may be warranted for sexually active men with urethral symptoms and little or no discharge.
Publication Name: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0148-5717
Year: 1995
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Prevention of vaginal trichomoniasis by compliant use of the female condom
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The female condom prevents women from being reinfected with vaginal trichomoniasis when used with each instance of sexual activity. The female condom is the first barrier method of birth control that allows women to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually active women diagnosed with trichomoniasis were assigned either to a control group or a user group depending on whether they thought they would use the female condom each time they had sex during the 45-day study period. All women were treated for their initial infection before beginning the study. There was no incidence of reinfection in the 20 women who used the female condom consistently. Reinfection rates were similar for the 34 women who did not use the condom consistently and for the 50 women who were not assigned to use the condom. Their reinfection rates were 14% and 14.7% respectively.
Publication Name: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0148-5717
Year: 1993
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Investigation of a Suspected Outbreak of Vaginal Trichomoniasis Among Female Inmates
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Vaginal trichomoniasis in female prison inmates may more likely predate incarceration than result from in-jail transmission. Researchers investigated a suspected outbreak of the vaginal protozoan infection among inmates, and found that 37% of 450 female inmates or more were infected. Infections were typically diagnosed soon after imprisonment, and no infections recurred after treatment. A lack of clustering of cases also suggested that the infections were not spread within the prison.
Publication Name: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0148-5717
Year: 1999
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