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A member asked:

Could males pass trichomoniasis through semen ? and who is the main carrier for it .. how do females actually get this ?

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Sexual transmission: Trichomonas is harbored aysmptomatically in the male prostate gland and is transmitted with sexual intercourse to the female at ejaculation who then develops itching and a vaginal discharge. Both parties have to be treated simultaneously for the treatment to be effective prior to the resumption of intercourse.

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Answered 10/8/2017

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