Question 1

what does trichomoniasis look like under microscope?

Accepted Answer

Tailed organism: A round or oval organism with four(4) flagella(tails) extending from the cytostome( cell mouth), a fitth flagella also exist but it does not extend out but it wraps around the surface of the organism.

Question 2

is it possible for you to see trichomoniasis in urin under a microscope?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One study showed that to prevent false negatives of trichomonas vaginalis in urine on wet mount, using
direct microscopy under oil immersion at a magnification of ×1, 000 to find motile trichomonads – it should be maintained at 37 degrees  c ; processed within 30 minutes of collection.

Question 3

i was told  a normal urine analysis would show trichomonas because the parasite can be viewed in the urine under the microscope they use.correct?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It would likely show up on a full urinalysis if it included microscopy.In many clinical settings that step is omitted, since currently available  chemical strips can identify most issues without the extra equipment or needed training.If you suspect an issue be sure to relay that information to the doc so they will look for it.

Question 4

what does trichomoniasis look like?

Accepted Answer

Trichomoniasis: May be silent in 70% of infected people.  Symptoms may occur within 5 to 28 days or much longer out. Symptoms may be intermittent.  Men may experience penile discharge, burning w urination ; /or ejaculation as well as itching internal to the penis. Woman may have a green/yellow/white or clear discharge as well as redness, itching, burning of tissues. Pain may occur with urination or with sex.

Question 5

what does trichomoniasis discharge look like?

Accepted Answer

Discharge from trich: Copious foamy frothy watery discharge is typical in females but up to 40% may have no symptoms.  Males typically are aysmptomatic with only 20% having symptoms.

Question 6

can trichomoniasis cause white clumpy curd like discharge?

Accepted Answer

Should not: That sounds like yeast infection, please see your gyn for a culture.

Question 7

will trichomoniasis go away on its own in men?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Usually not. It takes a single dose of an antibiotic, so easier enough to treat.

Here is some information:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/STDFact-Trichomoniasis.htm

Question 8

why do so few places test men for trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

Trichomoniasis: Most importantly, most men don't have vaginas! If they report that their partners are + for Trichomoniasis they should of course should be treated.

Question 9

does trichomoniasis affect men and women differently?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In men it may be asymptomatic or case a slight irritation of the urethra.  In women is usually causes a malodorous vaginal discharge.

Question 10

people with trichomoniasis typically have what symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Gals itchy, pain: Women can feel pain during sex, feel itchy inner thighs/vulva/vagina, or notice a funny smell or a thin green-yellow discharge from their vagina.

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