TrichomoniasisTrichomoniasis, also known as trich (say "trick"), is an infection caused by a parasite. The infection spreads through sexual contact. Women are more likely to have symptoms than men. The infection can cause a discharge from the vagina that smells bad. The infection is treated with antibiotics. If you are infected, it's important for your sex partner to take medicine too. Current as of:
March 20, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease, Epidemiology |
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