Question 1

i got tested positive today for trichomoniasis and bv . ive been with my fianc for 4 years now, i havent stepped out, he says he hasnt. can trich stay dormant for that long? he didnt get checked up with the woman before me but i get checked year?

Accepted Answer

: Men can harbor it without symptoms- at times. He should be checked and treated if positive. In the meantime use a condom

Question 2

i was wondering if and how long trichomonas can lie dormant in a man or woman. my partner cheated on me many years ago, but swears that he hasn't done it since then. i need to know asap. thank you.

Accepted Answer

Trichomonas: Trivomonas can lie dormant in men and women for many days. Hoever, can become symptomstic  between1-4 weeks.

Question 3

how long is it possible for trichomonas to remain dormant in a woman? is it also possible for it to be asymptomatic for a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it can remain dormant for long time....

Question 4

i know that it can be quickly and easily treated but is it possible for trichomoniasis to lay dormant in the body for many years?

Accepted Answer

Trich is a vaginal: Disease, rarely it could get up in the uterus , but trich almost always causes symptoms of vaginal malodorous and unpleasant discharge and it is transmitted from a partner.

Question 5

how long can trichomonas lie dormant in a male?

Accepted Answer

A long time: Trichomonas is a real pesky organism. In some cases it can be present undetected for years. In most cases this is not the case but it is possible.

Question 6

i am trying to find out how long trichomonas can stay dormant?  and if you can go years without symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Basically yes.: it also is a FREE LIVING organism. So, swamp water, toilet seats, other non-std origins of infection possible but not as common as from intercourse

Question 7

can men be carriers of trichomonas and have no symptoms? how long can this std stay dormant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite trichomonas vaginalis. The infection usually does not cause symptoms in men and goes away on its own in a few weeks. When one partner is diagnosed, the general recommendation is that both get treated and for prevention purposes no sex or at least use condoms until cured. See: http://goo.Gl/n5ziq.

Question 8

can the parasite that causes trichomonasis lay dormant in a male for a long period of time without infecting his female sex partner? been diagnosed

Accepted Answer

Yes: Men and women with trichomoniasis often have no symptoms and can infect their sexual partners. Both partners should be treated.

Question 9

how long can trichomonasis stay dormant in a man?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: There has never been any high quality research on this question. The best judgment of experts is that most infections in men are cleared by the immune system in a few weeks or months, but some cases may persist for years. Sorry I can't be more precise.

Question 10

can trichomonaisis lay dormant for over a year? or is it possible to be exposed to it for a year and then suddenly develop symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: Trichomonas is a very sneaky infection. It can be dormant for many years, perhaps for decades -- and then result in symptoms.

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I got tested positive today for trichomoniasis and bv . ive been with my fianc for 4 years now, i havent stepped out, he says he hasnt. can trich stay dormant for that long? he didnt get checked up with the woman before me but i get checked year?

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I was wondering if and how long trichomonas can lie dormant in a man or woman. my partner cheated on me many years ago, but swears that he hasn't done it since then. i need to know asap. thank you.

A member asked:

How long is it possible for trichomonas to remain dormant in a woman? is it also possible for it to be asymptomatic for a long period of time?

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I know that it can be quickly and easily treated but is it possible for trichomoniasis to lay dormant in the body for many years?

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How long can trichomonas lie dormant in a male?

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I am trying to find out how long trichomonas can stay dormant? and if you can go years without symptoms?

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Can men be carriers of trichomonas and have no symptoms? how long can this std stay dormant?

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Can the parasite that causes trichomonasis lay dormant in a male for a long period of time without infecting his female sex partner? been diagnosed

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How long can trichomonasis stay dormant in a man?

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Can trichomonaisis lay dormant for over a year? or is it possible to be exposed to it for a year and then suddenly develop symptoms?

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