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What Causes Trichomoniasis?

I ve recently been treated for all STD s , my doctor called back and said its possible I might have trichomoniasis .I am worried because me and my boyfriend been together for almost 3 years and only had sex with each other . Is there any other way I could have got that certain infection.
Mon, 14 Aug 2017
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Hello
Welcome to health care magic.
I understand your concern.

Trichomonas vaginalis is only transmitted through sexual intercourse.
It is quite possible for the infection to be present in a person without causing any symptoms or causing mild irritation in genital area.It happens in 60-70% of persons infected with trichomonas.
It is necessary that your partner too get tested for STD tests and undergo treatment.
Treatment of trichomonas is by antibiotic course of metronidazole for 7-10 days.Visit STD expert or gynaecologist in this regard.
Avoid sex while on treatment and 1 week after its completion.
In general,always use condom while having sex to reduce chances of transmission of STD if present.

Hope I answere your query.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Trichomoniasis?

Hello Welcome to health care magic. I understand your concern. Trichomonas vaginalis is only transmitted through sexual intercourse. It is quite possible for the infection to be present in a person without causing any symptoms or causing mild irritation in genital area.It happens in 60-70% of persons infected with trichomonas. It is necessary that your partner too get tested for STD tests and undergo treatment. Treatment of trichomonas is by antibiotic course of metronidazole for 7-10 days.Visit STD expert or gynaecologist in this regard. Avoid sex while on treatment and 1 week after its completion. In general,always use condom while having sex to reduce chances of transmission of STD if present. Hope I answere your query. Wish you good health.