trichomoniasis (in females)
Last edited 07/2021 and last reviewed 08/2021
This is most common in females between 18 and 35 years. It is usually, but not always, sexually acquired. The incubation period is 4 days to 3 weeks.
Trichomoniasis can increase the risk of HIV infection. It is also associated with (1,2):
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- pregnancy complications including preterm delivery and low birth weight
- infections after delivery, surgery, and abortion
Key points (3):
- oral treatment needed as extravaginal infection common
- treat partners, and refer to GUM for other STIs.
- pregnant/breastfeeding:
- avoid 2g single dose metronidazole;
- clotrimazole for symptom relief (not cure) if metronidazole declined
Reference:
clinical features of trichonomiasis