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What Causes Trichomoniasis?
Question: I was recently diagnosed w/Trich. I have not had sexual relations in almost two years up until a couple of weeks ago. My partner claims he hasn't had sexual relations in two years. He says he isn't the cause. If he tests negative, where did I get it?
Brief Answer:
std
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Trichomoniasis is almost always a sexually transmitted infection, caused by a small parasite. Its always contracted by sexual contact. Men often infect their partners, and usually remain asymptomatic. However, its very treatable with an antibiotic.
Rare cases may be transmitted by intimate contact of used towel,underwear etc.
But 98% transmission is by sexual contact.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How long can trich lay dormant? I have taken the prescribed med 4 days ago. Do I still have trich even though the symptoms are gone?
Brief Answer:
complete treatment
Detailed Answer:
The exposure time is a month. Till symptoms show up. But once you complete the course of antiobiotics for 7 days, the infection is completely treated. But re infection can occur later, so use the appropriate precautions like condoms. Even if symtoms are gone, complete the course of antibiotics.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My doctor gave me Flagyl-4tablets to take in one dose. Since I don't have any further symptoms do I need to be rechecked?
Brief Answer:
no need
Detailed Answer:
There is no need to get rechecked. If you have completed the antibiotic course the infection is eradicated. Watch out for re infection.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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