Trichomoniasis, often called trich, is considered one of the more popular sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It is caused by infection by a parasite. The parasite caused by this STD is a small single-celled organism. A trichomoniasis The infection primarily affects the genital area.
In testing for trichomoniasis, the parasite is usually found in the body water monstrosities from the infected area. In women, infection is usually in the vagina. In men, the infection is usually in the urethra – the tube in the penis that drains urine from the body. A urine sample can also be used
You can get trichomoniasis by having sex with an infected partner without a condom. Women can get the disease from infected men or women. Men usually obtain it only from infected women. Trichomoniasis is more common in women.
Most people trichomoniasis infected with little or no symptoms. That means you can have it trichomoniasis and pass it on to your sex partner without you being aware of it. The infection can be serious and can be treated with antibiotics. However. if trichomoniasis do not heal it, it is possible:
- increase the risk of infection or other STDs, including HIV.
- Cause prostate infections (glands of the male reproductive system).
- Increase the likelihood of tasks during pregnancy.
- Premature family (premature birth).
- Having a baby with a low birth weight (less than 5 1/2 pounds).
If you suspect you may be infected, it is important to test so that you can treat if necessary.
Other names: T. vaginalis, Trichomonas vaginalis test, natprecaraat.
What is it used for?
The trichomoniasis test is used to
- Diagnose trichomoniasis Infection of people showing signs of
- Screening for infection in women at highest risk of infection.
- Control of the presence of infection after treatment for trichomoniasis Completed. This relates to the fact that partners who are not screened and treated for the disease often become ill secondarily. Additionally, some parasites can be resistant to certain medications. This means that the medication has changed in such a way that it can no longer help them lose their
A trichomoniasis Infection can increase the risk of all kinds of STDs. Therefore, testing is often performed in the presence of other STDs.
Why do I need a trichomoniasis test?
You may need to test for trichomoniasis :
- If there are likely signs of STDs. Typical, trichomoniasis They do not cause symptoms, but if they do occur, they become visible within 5 to 28 days of infection. Some people have symptoms a little later. Drawings can come and go. They can range from less serious to difficult and radical.
- In women:
- Itching, burning, redness or pain around the genital area
- Discomfort when urinating (urine)
- Clear, broken white, yellow, or greenish vaginal discharge with a fishy odor
- Itching or discomfort inside the penis
- Fire after urination or ejaculation (free from sperm)
- Abnormal separation from the penis
- Sex without a condom
- Multiple sexual partners
- Had other trichomoniasis Past or other STD’s STD’s
Talk to your own health care provider about the need for testing.
What happens during a trichomoniasis test?
Before your trichomoniasis Your care provider will usually recognize your symptoms and examine your genitals for signs of infection.
The physician will usually use a small brush or cotton swab to ingest the body’s water monster. This is taken from the urethra of the penis, or the vagina and/or cervix, which is considered the lower part of the uterus. When the sample is taken, a brief discomfort can be felt.
It may be necessary to abandon the urine monster for testing. Caregivers can provide cleaning cloths, containers, and a “clean catch” manual to collect the monster. It is important to follow these instructions to ensure that skin viruses are not present in the sample.
You can also purchase home kits for testing for trichomoniasis Other STDs. These kits will allow you to collect a sample of urine or vaginal water to send to a laboratory for testing. It is important to follow all instructions carefully. And you should discuss the results with your doctor, as more testing may be needed.
Do I need to prepare for the test?
No special preparation for testing is required. a trichomoniasis test.
Are there any risks associated with testing?
No, there are no general risks associated with obtaining a trichomoniasis test.
What do the results mean?
In most cases, test first for trichomoniasis Check a sample of body water under a microscope for parasites. This test is called “wet preparation microscopy”. It is often the first test performed because it is fast and inexpensive.
The result of a wet preparation microscopy test is negative or positive:
- A negative result means that virtually no parasites are seen in the monster. However, wet preparation microscopy results are not always accurate. Finally, a more definitive test may be possible if the physician believes that the patient has parasites. trichomoniasis Samples allow for more definitive tests to be performed. These include:
- Nucleic Acid Sampling Test (NAT). These tests find the genetic organization of parasites trichomoniasis .
- Rapid antigen studies. These studies are performed only on vaginal water samples. They look for specific proteins called antigens from the parasite. Fast antigen studies can be performed with a physician. Results are usually ready within 15 minutes.
- Growing tests. For these tests, the sample is sent to a laboratory where the cells grow for one week. The samples are then examined under a microscope. If there are monster parasites, they will be more numerous and it will be easier to find them.
- Enter all medications according to the supplier’s instructions.
- Tell your most recent sexual partner about the infection so they can test too.
- Tell your care provider if you still have symptoms after being cured.
- Be tested for other STDs.
Is there really anything else I should know? a trichomoniasis test?
The best way to trichomoniasis or other STDs – do not have sex. If you like sex, you can reduce your risk of infection.
- Please only have sex with partners who are negative for STDs and only have sex with you.
- Always use a condom if you have sex.
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