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Vaginal trichomoniasis
"Trichomonas (usually referred to as the abbreviation for'trich') is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STD) worldwide, but it is rare in New Zealand."
Auckland Sexual Health Service
What is trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is caused by a very small parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. The vagina is a common infection site for women, and infections of the urethra (urine passage) are common in men.
This infection is common in sexually active women between 16 and 35 years of age. It can be caused not only during sexual contact with an infected person, but also through the use of sex toys contaminated with parasites.
This parasite is transmitted sexually and is infected during vaginal intercourse with an infected sexual partner's penis or vulva to vulva (external genitals outside the vagina). Women can be infected by infected men or women, but men are usually only infected by infected women. .
How do I know if I am infected with Trichomonas vaginalis?
Symptoms in women include
A lot of green foamy watery vaginal discharge with a'fishy' smell.
The vagina is very uncomfortable, hot or red, swollen, and inflamed, extending to the vulva. It can also extend to the thighs, causing discomfort when walking.
Itching or pain when urinating
Women usually develop symptoms within 5 to 28 days. But while being infected, there may be no symptoms.
Male symptoms include:
There is discharge from the penis and discomfort when urinating.
Inflammation of the glans (glans).
Usually, most men have no symptoms but carry the source of infection.
How did you get this disease?
Ways of transmission of trichomoniasis:
Sex through the penis and vagina.
Pass through the vulva and vulva (the area of the external genitalia outside the vagina).
Women can be infected by infected men or women, but men usually only spread from infected women.
Can trichomoniasis be treated?
Diagnosis and treatment
For both males and females, health inspections and laboratory tests must be performed to diagnose trichomoniasis. Prescription medications can usually cure trichomoniasis, such as metronidazole orally, or a 7-day course of treatment.
What should my partner do?
The male partner of a female trichomoniasis patient always needs to be dealt with, even if there are no symptoms. It is best to have treatment at the same time as your sexual partner to eliminate the risk of parasites and re-infection
How can I protect myself and my guests from trichomoniasis?
prevention:
Using condoms during vaginal intercourse
Not sharing sex tools during intercourse
Properly sterilize sex equipment after use.
Put a condom on the sex device before working.
common problem
Can I work with trichomoniasis?
Trichomonas only infects unprotected sex. You should be able to work as long as you use protective measures.
Do I need to tell my boss?
Your boss just needs to know that you are sick and need to stop working. If you need a doctor’s certificate, let the doctor not reveal the diagnosis, but you have to stop working for the specified number of days
.
Do I want to stop working?
It is recommended that you take time off until you have cleared the infection. If you have a rest you will be able to recover quickly.
Should I tell my guests?
If you always take precautions during intercourse, you should not need to tell your client about your current sexual health. However, if the condom breaks during sexual intercourse, you should advise the client to perform a sexual health check.
Should I tell my colleagues?
You should keep some things in your private life, sexually transmitted diseases
(STI) should be one of them. Some people are not strict about this and disclose their sexually infectious diseases to their workers. However, this information can spread to and beyond your control.
more information
With the New Zealand prostitute organization, your local sexual health clinic or family planning committee
TRICHOMONIASIS
"Worldwide, Trichomoniasis (often called'trich' for short) is one of the commonest sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but it is uncommon in New Zealand."
Auckland Sexual Health Service
WHAT IS TRICHOMONIASIS?
Trichomoniasis is caused by a very small parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. The vagina is the most common site of infection in women, and the urethra (urine canal) is the most common site of infection in men.
The infection is most commonly diagnosed in sexually active females between 16 and 35 years. Not only can it be caught during sexual contact with an infected person, it can be passed by using sex toys contaminated with the parasite.
The parasite is sexually transmitted through penis-to-vagina intercourse or vulva-to-vulva (the genital area outside the vagina) contact with an infected partner. Women can acquire the disease from infected men or women, but men usually contract it only from infected women.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE TRICHOMONIASIS?
Symptoms in women can include::
A copious, greenish, frothy, watery vaginal discharge with an unpleasant'fishy' smell.
An uncomfortable, hot or swollen with redness and inflamed opening to the vagina and vulva. This can extend onto the upper thighs and lead to discomfort when walking.
Itching or pain when passing urine.
Symptoms usually appear in women within 5 to 28 days of exposure. It is also possible to be infected but not have any symptoms.
Symptoms in men can include:
A discharge from the penis and discomfort when passing urine.
An inflammation of the head of the penis (balanitis).
Usually, most men do not have symptoms and act as carriers of the infection.
HOW IS IT CAUGHT?
Trichomoniasis may be passed on:
By penis-to-vagina intercourse.
By vulva-to-vulva (the genital area outside the vagina).
Women can acquire the disease from infected men or women, but men usually contract it only from infected women.
CAN TRICHOMONIASIS BE TREATED?
Diagnosis and Treatment
For both men and women, a health care provider must perform a physical examination and laboratory test to diagnose trichomoniasis. Trichomoniasis can usually be cured with a prescription drug, such as metronidazole, given by mouth as a single dose or as a seven-day course .
WHAT ABOUT MY PARTNER?
Male partners of female patients with Trichomoniasis always need to be treated even if there are no symptoms. It is best practice if both partners in a sexual relationship are treated at the same time to eliminate the parasite and the risk of re-infection.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF AND MY CLIENT FROM TRICHOMONIASIS?
Prevention is by:
Using condoms during vaginal sex.
Not sharing sex toys during sex
Properly sterilising sex toys after use.
Putting a condom over the toy before use in a working environment.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I work with Trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is only contagious if you have unprotected sex.
You should be able to work just as long as you use protection
Do I need to tell my boss?
Your boss only needs to know that you are sick and need time off from work. If you need a doctor's note instruct the doctor to not include the diagnosis and to specify the number of days you need off from work.
Do I have to stop working?
It is recommended that you take time off work until you have cleared the infection. If you rest you will be able to recover faster.
Should I tell my clients?
Since you will always use protection when having sex you shouldn't need to tell the client your current sexual health status. However, if a condom breaks during sex you should advise the client to get a sexual health check-up.
Should I tell other people I work with?
You should keep some things in your life private and an STI should be one of them. Some people are relaxed about disclosing that they have an STI to workmates. However, this information can be spread around and move beyond your control.
MORE INFORMATION?
Contact NZPC, your local Sexual Health Clinic or Family Planning Association.
