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7. Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is caused by the
trichomonas vaginalis protozoan.
Trichomoniasis occupies fi rst place
among diseases of the genitourinary
tract. In addition, trichomoniasis is
top among sexually transmitted dis-
eases. According to the World Health
Organization, 35% of the world’s
population suff ers from trichomoniasis. Men and women suf-
fer from trichomoniasis with equal frequency, although the
disease among in men usually goes unnoticed.
Urethritis caused by trichomonas may be accompanied by
a slight mucous discharge which does not cause any concern.
As men practically remain healthy and unaware of the disease,
it is not treated and he serves as a constant source of infection.
Symptoms among men: the disease is usually asymptomatic.
Sometimes men with trichomoniasis have the following symp-
toms: urethral discharge, pain and burning during urination,
and lesions of the prostate, which are symptoms of prostatitis.
In men, prostatitis is the most common complication of tricho-
moniasis. Untreated trichomoniasis can lead to the spread of
infl ammation in the epididymis, which is often causes infertility
and can become chronic and diffi
cult to treat.
Symptoms among women: vaginal discharge (usually yel-
low, sometimes with an unpleasant smell); itching and redness
of the vulva; pain during urination, pain during sexual inter-
course. In the course of chronic trichomoniasis, there may be