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Description of trichomoniasis

Give a brief description of trichomoniasis? Why is it categorized as an STD?

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Trichomoniasis is the extra-intestinal protozoan infection caused by theTrichomonas vaginalis, a flagellate protozoan. The parasite infects urinary tract of females and males. In females it causes discharge, itching and pain.

Trichomoniasis is an STD since its main mode of the transmission is sexual contact.

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