Facts About Trichomonas Vaginalis Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasitic infection of the vagina or urethra The infection is frequent in many parts of the world, but rare in South Africa Symptoms are foamy, yellowish-greenish, foul-smelling discharge. There may also be itching and irritation in and outside the vagina. One can also get a burning sensation when urinating, when the parasite allows infection of the urethra The infection is effectively treated with antibiotics Use of condoms reduces the risk of becoming infected with T. vaginalis. It is important that one’s sexual partner (s) will also be examined and treated What is an infection of the vagina and urethra with trichomonas? Photo: Trikomonas cells – microscopic slices Inflammation of the vagina and / […]
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Chlamydia in Pregnancy
Facts About Chlamydia in Pregnancy Chlamydia occurs in 1-4% of all pregnant women, and it provides most often not symptoms Have you known risk for chlamydia or symptoms should be examined by doctor Chlamydia is often asymptomatic Symptoms may include: increased vaginal discharge pain fever Diagnosis is made by a graft from the urethra and cervix The treatment is antibiotics How many pregnant women have chlamydia? Chlamydia bacterium found in 1-4% of all pregnant women. Chlamydia occurs most frequently in very young sexually active women. Symptoms of chlamydia Chlamydia infection may not produce obvious symptoms, but can lead to increased or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, pain or fever. The disease is diagnosed with a graft from a woman’s vagina and urethra. If […]
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Facts About Vaginal Yeast Infections Changes in the bacterial flora of the vagina leading to the growth of the fungus Candida albicans The genes are burning and itching of the vagina and the vaginal opening and the thick white lumpy discharge (cottage cheese-like) Many women have fungus in the vagina without causing genes, but antibiotic treatment, immunocompromised, diabetes and pregnancy can lead to increased growth of fungi and hence symptoms Can be treated with over the counter medication – either as vaginal tablets or cream and in severe cases with a prescription antifungal What is fungal infection of the vagina? Fungal infection (Candida vaginitis) in the vagina caused by the fungus Candida albicans . The genes are burning and itching of […]
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Facts Vaginal discharge is the same as mucus or fluid (secretions), which is secreted from the vagina. Normal vaginal discharge is slimy, milky or clear / yellow Usually smells discharge not uncomfortable, and normal vaginal discharge does not often give itching Common causes of abnormal quantities or odor nuisances from the discharge are infections with viruses, bacteria or fungi in some cases after surgical interventions or sexual transmission Less often due to altered discharge objects or cancer The vagina is self cleaning and excessive laundry, etc. can make symptoms worse Treatment is directed at the cause What is vaginal discharge? Drawing of the female abdomen Vaginal discharge is the same as mucus or fluid (secretions), which is secreted from the […]
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