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 Chlamydia Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in South Africa The infection is asymptomatic in about half of men and 3/4 of women Symptoms are mostly clear vaginal discharge and burning during urination The infection can progress to pelvic inflammatory disease or epididymitis The infection with antibiotics removed What is chlamydia infection? Chlamydia trachomatis Chlamydia is an infection of the urethra, cervix or rectum caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis . The infection provides no symptoms in half of the cases of men and 3/4 of cases for women. It is recommended that all sexually active people under 25 should be examined for chlamydia by frequently changing sexual partner. How common is chlamydia infection? Chlamydia […]
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Facts About Genital Warts Genital warts (condyloma) is a sexsygdom, caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) 70-80% of sexually active people will eventually be infected with HPV It is infection with HPV, even if you have no genital warts Condoms prevent to some extent genital warts (where condom covers) HPV vaccination protects against the development of genital warts and the best: if administered before sexual debut or at a low number of lifetime sexual partners The vaccine is not included in the childhood immunization program Treatment of genital warts is often long-lasting and are divided into: home care (creams that inhibit the growth of wart) clinic-based treatments (eg, freezing and laser) What is genital warts (warts)? Genital warts are pedunculated or […]
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