Clinical features: It is caused by a flagellate protozoa Trichomonas vaginalis. It causes inflammation of vagina and cervix in females and inflammation of urethra and prostate gland in males. Clinical features may or may not occur. When they do they include a frothy green/yellowish discharge, itchiness, erosion of cervix.
Treatment guidelines
Adults |
Metronidazole Give 2 g orally single dose at bed time (avoid alcohol). Give same treatment to partner. In pregnancy treatment with Metronidazole should be delayed until after first trimester. |
Children |
5 mg/kg body weight every 8 hours for 7 days. |
