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trich·o·mo·ni·a·sis

(trĭk′ə-mə-nī′ə-sĭs)
n. pl. trich·o·mo·ni·a·ses (-sēz′)
1. A vaginal infection caused by a trichomonad (Trichomonas vaginalis) and marked by vaginal discharge and itching.
2. An infection caused by trichomonads, as a disease of cattle that commonly results in infertility or abortion in infected cows.
[New Latin Trichomonas, genus name + -iasis.]
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trichomoniasis

(ˌtrɪkəʊməˈnaɪəsɪs)
n
1. (Pathology) inflammation of the vagina characterized by a frothy discharge, caused by infection with parasitic protozoa (Trichomonas vaginalis)
2. (Pathology) any infection caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Trichomonas
[C19: New Latin; see trichomonad, -iasis]
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trich•o•mo•ni•a•sis

(ˌtrɪk ə məˈnaɪ ə sɪs)

n.
1. a sexually transmitted disease typically asymptomatic in men and resulting in vaginitis with a copious, frothy discharge and itching in women, caused by a trichomonad, Trichomonas vaginalis.
2. any of various other diseases caused by a trichomonad.
[1915–20]
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Noun 1. trichomoniasis - infection of the vagina
protozoal infection - any infection caused by a protozoan
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trich·o·mo·ni·a·sis

n. trichomoniasis, infestación por Trichomonas.
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trichomoniasis

n tricomoniasis f
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During the two-week campaign starting Thursday, the organizers will provide people with information about infections such as syphilis, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and HIV through both traditional and social media, in a bid to improve people's knowledge and awareness about how to prevent STIs, the ministry said.
Mongolia launches campaign to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections
Professor Patricia Kissinger and a team of researchers found the recommended single dose of medication isn't enough to eliminate trichomoniasis, the most common curable STD, which can cause serious birth complications and make people more susceptible to HIV.
Study finds standard treatment for common STD
He discusses general information on STDs in relation to sex, risks, definitions, and other topics; types, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, genital herpes, genital warts, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, bacterial vaginosis, water warts, chancroid, HPV, pelvic inflammatory disease, mucopurulent cervicitis, lymphogranuloma venereum, yeast infection, crabs, and scabies; signs, symptoms, and diagnosis; and treatment and prevention.
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Trichomonas vaginalis is the causative agent of trichomoniasis, a non-ulcerative sexually transmitted disease.
Review of Trichomonas vaginalis in Iran, Based on Epidemiological Situation
The objective was to estimate the prevalence of gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes simplex virus type 2, chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis among women in sub-Saharan Africa.
Teenage girls more likely to have STIs compared to older women
Evidence supporting a role for water in transmission has been established, but the role of birdseed in the transmission of trichomoniasis remained to be investigated.
Persistence of Trichomonas gallinae in birdseed
vaginalis clinical isolates, thus representing an additional potential risk factor for adverse maternal outcomes during trichomoniasis. In addition, we set up an in vitro model to assess the transmissibility of virulent (i.e., goiC positive) M.
Trichomonas vaginalis Transports Virulent Mycoplasma hominis and Transmits the Infection to Human Cells after Metronidazole Treatment: A Potential Role in Bacterial Invasion of Fetal Membranes and Amniotic Fluid
All STIs are preventable, while only gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), Chlamydia trachomatis infection, syphilis, and trichomoniasis (Trichomonas vaginalis) are curable [1, 2].
Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Married Women in Rural Nepal

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