1. Symptoms InWomenDiscomfort with intercourseItching of the inner thighsVaginal discharge (thin, greenish- yellow, frothy or foamy)Itching or swelling of the labiaVaginal odor (foul or strong smell)

2. Symptoms inMen orBurning after urination ejaculationItching of urethraSlight discharge of urethra 3. Signs in Women A pelvic examination shows redblotches on the vaginal wall orcervix. A wet prep (microscopicexamination of discharge) shows theinfection-causing organisms invaginal fluids. 4. Signs in Men The disease can be hard to diagnosein men. Men are treated if the infection isdiagnosed in any of their sexualpartners. Men may also be treated if they haveongoing symptoms of urethralburning or itching despite treatmentfor gonorrhea and chlamydia. 5. SMore Facts 70% of infected people do not haveany signs or symptoms. Trichomoniasis can cause genitalinflammation that makes it easierto get infected with the HIV virus 7.4 Million people getTrichomoniasis each year 6. Treatment The antibiotic metronidazole is commonly usedto cure the infection. A newer drug, calledTinidazole may be used. You should not drink alcohol while taking themedicine and for 48 hours afterwards. Doing socan cause severe nausea, abdominal pain, andvomiting. Avoid sexual intercourse until treatment hasbeen completed. Sexual partners should betreated at the same time, even if they have nosymptoms. 7. Prognosis The prognosis for treatedtrichomoniasis is excellent.The cure rate is 90% if allsexual partners are treated atthe same time. If any sexualpartner is nottreated, reinfection is likely. 8. This iswhat itlooks 9. EW MYOH EWGOD!!!!!