This is one of the commonest sexually transmitted disease in women. Nearly 20% of men partners with Urethritis are infected with Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) and a co-infection with gonorrhea is very common. TV is an important cause of persistent or recurrent urethritis. Golden role:" a patient whose symptoms of urethritis persists after adequate treatment for gonorrhea and Chlamydia should be investigated for TV infection".
Investigation are Wet mount studies, Culture and sensitivity, PCR is gold standard.
Treatment options: First Regimen- Metronidazole as single dose of 2 g orally.
Second Regimen- Metronidazole 500mg twice a day for 7 days.
Investigation are Wet mount studies, Culture and sensitivity, PCR is gold standard.
Treatment options: First Regimen- Metronidazole as single dose of 2 g orally.
Second Regimen- Metronidazole 500mg twice a day for 7 days.
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