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About Trichomoniasis
Overview
What is trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis (or "trich") is a very common STI caused by infection with trichomonas vaginalis (a protozoan parasite).
Although symptoms vary, most people who have trich cannot tell they have it.
How common is trichomoniasis?
In the United States, CDC estimates that there were more than two million trichomoniasis infections in 2018.
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However, only about 30% develop any symptoms of trich. Infection is more common in women than in men. Older women are more likely than younger women to have the infection.
Signs and symptoms
What are the signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis?
About 70% of people with the infection do not have any signs or symptoms.
When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation.
Trichomoniasis in womenSome people get symptoms within 5 to 28 days after getting the infection. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go.
Men with trich may notice:
- Itching or irritation inside the penis
- Burning after peeing or ejaculating
- Discharge from the penis
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