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I was recently diagnosed with trichomoniasis. i have been in a faithful and monogamous relationship for over a year now. how else can this hhappen?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It can be a "Silent": Std. Trichomoniasis is an std caused by a parasite called trichomonas vaginalis. Approximately 70% of people w trichomoniaisis infection are asymptomatic. Thus, you or your significant other may have had the infection beforehand ; have had no idea.

Answered 2/11/2014

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Trich: There are a couple of scenarios. First, you may have brought it in from a previous relationship if you had one. Or your partner may have given it to you.

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