Causative agent–
Trichomonas vaginalis
Symptoms And Signs—
Female
- Vaginal discharge (green-yellow or frothy; unpleasant or fishy smell)
- Pruritus vulvae
- Dyspareunia
- Small, dark red spots (petechiae) on the cervix.
- Dysuria
- Edema
Male
- Discharge from the penis
- Dysuria
- Increased frequency of urine
Investigations—
- Protozoan can be identified on wet mount of vaginal discharge.
- PH test-The pH(vagina)is likely to exceed 5.0.
Treatment—-
Medicines