Trichomoniasis

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2023 Jun;37(2):245-265. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2023.02.001. Epub 2023 Mar 31.

Abstract

Trichomoniasis is the most common nonviral sexually transmitted infection worldwide. It has been associated with a variety of adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes for both men and women. In this review, the authors discuss updates in its epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical significance, diagnosis, and treatment.

Keywords: Sexually transmitted infection; Trichomonas vaginalis; Trichomoniasis; Vaginitis; Women’s health.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Trichomonas Infections* / diagnosis
  • Trichomonas Infections* / drug therapy
  • Trichomonas Infections* / epidemiology
  • Trichomonas Vaginitis* / diagnosis
  • Trichomonas Vaginitis* / drug therapy
  • Trichomonas Vaginitis* / epidemiology
  • Trichomonas vaginalis*