Patient's question:
Carefully check for trichomoniasis, how to treat it, and whether it can be transmitted to others. Carefully check for trichomoniasis, how to treat it.Doctor's answer:
Trichomoniasis. Caused by the blood-borne pathogen Trichomonas vaginalis, it is spread through sexual intercourse or indirectly (through public baths, hot tubs, swimming pools, clothing, sterile gauze, and industrial-contaminated medical devices, etc.), primarily manifesting as external genital itching, increased vaginal discharge, and a thin, yellowish frothy discharge. In severe cases, the discharge may contain blood. It may also cause a burning sensation, pain during intercourse, and if accompanied by urethral infection, it can lead to frequent urination, painful urination, and even hematuria. Treatment typically involves oral metronidazole and the vaginal insertion of metronidazole suppositories, with a course of 7–10 days. At the same time, 1% lactic acid solution can be used to rinse the external genitalia. The husband should also be treated concurrently, and sexual activity should be avoided during the treatment period.