Question 1

can urine transmit trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

Trichomonas ?'s: Trichomonas is a paracyte and usually confined to the vaginal area. It can be found in urine samples, as a result of incidental contamination of collected urine via vaginal contact.

Question 2

can trichomoniasis be detected in a urine culture?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Trichomoniasis can be detected in the urine under a microscope or by a special culture.  Best wishes!

Question 3

can a urine test determine wether or not someone has trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Less than 30-35% of trich-infected men are symptomatic; occasionally, some of such men are found to have trich on routine urinalysis. If in doubt, collect the first part (10cc) of the first morning urine and send in freshly for microscopic UA or do wet mount microscopic exam for urethral swab specimen. So, seek pro-evaluation &amp; counseling timely.

Question 4

can i get trichomoniasis from touching urine and then fingering myself?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are alone &amp; this is just you touching yourself=no problem. If you are sharing this moment with a woman who has trich &amp; you pass her vaginal fluids to your vagina you may become infected.

Question 5

do trich cause you to have constant yellow creamy smetime yellow water discharge mixed with blood or do a uti urine cloudy too but might be from dc

Accepted Answer

Yes, it could.: Trichomonas could do all these things.  It can show up in your urine, too.  Get treated.  Your partner may be treated, too.  Use protection until both are clear of it.  Practice safe sex until in a long-term monogamous relationship (6 months to a year and only stop when repeat testing of both of you still shows no s.t.d's.  Take care!

Question 6

how 2 get a referral to do a pcr urine test thru labcorp for mycoplasma genitalium, ureaplasma, and trich. can i do this thru like a tele health and i can take a referral by a hospital. i've seen uro but he don't want to sign off for it says in head?

Accepted Answer

: In the United States, laboratory testing is becoming constrained by insurance companies.  They may not pay for some tests; a PCR test could be hundreds of dollars.  You may wish to see an infectious disease specialist whose visit may help you to determine if these tests would be medically necessary.

Question 7

hematuria in urine, -ve for gronoreha , chylmadia. -ve for hiv 4th gen and syphillis blood test (62 days post hetrosexual exposure). slight discomfort in urine sometimes. cystoscopy is clear. can it be trich? will urine culture pick that?

Accepted Answer

: Hematuria  can be due to many medical and surgical causes which need investigation. You did not mention gross or microscopic. You need a good history and physical, radiologic procedures and other tests as indicated. Best to see a Urologist. Urine culture picks only infection

Question 8

vag lab test due to frequent urination and bloated belly. urine test neg. do "moderate" pmns and "few" bacteria mean anything? treated for trich.

Accepted Answer

Usually not: A urine analysis, especially in women, can be misleading regarding the presence or absence of a uti. Pmns, leukocytes, white cells (all the same) and some bacteria are quite common findings in a urine sample and are usually just contaminants from the vagina especially if unassociated with any symptoms of a uti. A urine culture is the definitive test to rule in or rule out a uti.

Question 9

can i get trichomoniasis from touching urine or vaginal fluid and then fingering myself?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are alone &amp; this is just you touching yourself=no problem. If you are sharing this moment with a woman who has trich &amp; you pass her vaginal fluids to your vagina you may become infected.

Question 10

can you get trichomoniasis from touching urine with your hands and then your penis?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely,: usually sexual intercourse, would be required to catch trichomonas.

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Do trich cause you to have constant yellow creamy smetime yellow water discharge mixed with blood or do a uti urine cloudy too but might be from dc

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How 2 get a referral to do a pcr urine test thru labcorp for mycoplasma genitalium, ureaplasma, and trich. can i do this thru like a tele health and i can take a referral by a hospital. i've seen uro but he don't want to sign off for it says in head?

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Hematuria in urine, -ve for gronoreha , chylmadia. -ve for hiv 4th gen and syphillis blood test (62 days post hetrosexual exposure). slight discomfort in urine sometimes. cystoscopy is clear. can it be trich? will urine culture pick that?

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Vag lab test due to frequent urination and bloated belly. urine test neg. do "moderate" pmns and "few" bacteria mean anything? treated for trich.

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Can i get trichomoniasis from touching urine or vaginal fluid and then fingering myself?

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Can you get trichomoniasis from touching urine with your hands and then your penis?

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