It appears that this section contains answers to frequently asked questions related to trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Some of the key points covered in the section are as follows: 1. Trichomoniasis can manifest symptoms within a few days after infection, but it can also be asymptomatic or have minor symptoms. 2. Trichomoniasis can be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth but tends to cure itself in newborns. 3. Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent transmission of trichomoniasis at home. 4. Both partners should be tested and treated for trichomoniasis if one partner is found to have trichomonads. 5. Trichomoniasis can recur, and immunity does not protect against reinfection. 6. Trichomoniasis can lead to various complications in men and women, including inflammatory diseases, infertility, and an increased risk of HIV transmission. 7. Condoms can reduce the risk of trichomoniasis and other sexually transmitted infections. 8. Trichomoniasis can be detected through various diagnostic methods, including PCR for DNA material of trichomonads. 9. Treatment of trichomoniasis involves drugs from the group of 5-nitroimidazole, such as metronidazole, tinidazole, and ornidazole. 10. Trichomoniasis increases the risk of cervical cancer, but its primary cause is oncogenic strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). 11. Reinfection and non-adherence to treatment regimens can contribute to treatment failure. 12. Treatment is usually effective, and most patients are cured after the first course of treatment.
