Definition: A usually sexually
transmitted disease caused by protozoan called trichomonas
vaginalis. Can also be passed to newborns during vaginal birth by
infected mothers. Although rare, transmission is also possible in tap
water, hot tubs, urine, on toilet seats, and in swimming pools. Often
there are no symptoms; however when symptoms do appear in women they
may be mild symptoms or symptoms such as vaginal irritation and/or
itching; vaginal inflammation; painful sexual intercourse; and thin,
yellowish or greenish to white, odorous vaginal discharge. May cause
vaginitis. Metronidazole (brand name Flagyl) is the recommended
treatment.
Also Known As: trich
Alternate Spellings: trichomonas
Common Misspellings: trick, tricomonas,
trickomonass, trikomoanasis, trichomonasis
