Trichomonas vaginitis

Trichomonas vaginitis
vaginitis produced by Trichomonas vaginalis; it is usually transmitted by coitus and is often asymptomatic. The symptomatic condition may take the form of severe vaginal irritation associated with discharge, burning, pruritus, and chafing. Male partners of infected women may have signs of nonspecific urethritis, enlarged prostate, and epididymitis. Called also vaginal trichomoniasis.

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