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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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Yes: Men and women with trichomoniasis often have no symptoms and can infect their sexual partners. Both partners should be treated.
Answered 8/13/2014
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