Trichomonas vaginitis.pptx

Introduction
Causative agent : Trichomonas vaginalis
Transmission : Sexual contact
Incubation period : 3 – 28 days.
Clinical features
Sudden profuse and offensive vaginal discharge.
Severe irritation and itching around introitus.
Dysuria and increased frequency of urine.
Examination:
Thin, greenish yellow frothy offensive vaginal discharge.
Inflammed vulva
Vaginal examination may be painful.
Diagnosis:
Culture of discharge :
Diamonds TYM or Feinberg
Whittington medium.
Treatment:
DOC : Metronidazole
200mg TDS x 1 week.
Tinidazole

1. Trichomonas vaginitis Dr. Yashika

2. Introduction Causative agent : Trichomonas vaginalis Transmission : Sexual contact Incubation period : 3 – 28 days. Sharing of toilet articles Examination through infected gloves.

3. Clinical features Sudden profuse and offensive vaginal discharge. Severe irritation and itching around introitus . Dysuria and increased frequency of urine.

4. Examination: Thin, greenish yellow frothy offensive vaginal discharge. Inflammed vulva Vaginal examination may be painful.

5. Diagnosis: Culture of discharge : Diamonds TYM or Feinberg Whittington medium.

6. Treatment: DOC : Metronidazole 200mg TDS x 1 week. Tinidazole