Inf: Trichomoniasis: Free MSRA Podcast

⚕️ FREE MSRA PODCAST – Trichomonas Vaginalis🎧 A clear, high-yield breakdown of this curable parasitic STI with serious risks – perfect for exam prep and real-life clinical scenarios.🧠 Key Learning Points📌 Definition• A sexually transmitted protozoal infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis• Affects the urogenital tract and is one of the most common curable STIs worldwide📌 Causes & Risk Factors• Spread via vaginal, anal, or oral sex• Risk factors:Unprotected sex 🚫Multiple sexual partnersPrevious STIsImmunosuppressionMore commonly diagnosed in women💡 Mnemonic: “Many STIs Multiply TRICH Risks” – Multiple partners, STI history, TRICH contact📌 Pathophysiology• T. vaginalis attaches to urogenital epithelium → causes local inflammation• Moves via flagella; triggers immune response• Can persist without treatment and cause ongoing damage📌 Symptoms• Women:Itching, burning, dysuriaFrothy yellow-green discharge, strawberry cervix 🍓pH > 4.5• Men: Often asymptomatic; may have mild urethritis or discharge💡 Mnemonic: “TRICH Froths Then Burns”📌 Differential Diagnosis• Women: BV, candidiasis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes, forgotten tampon• Men: Urethritis, prostatitis, cystitis📌 Diagnosis• NAAT (PCR): gold standard 🧪• Wet mount: visualise motile trophozoites• Test sexual partners & screen for co-STIs💡 Tip: Must test quickly if using wet prep – mobility drops within 10 mins📌 Management• Metronidazole:2g single dose OR400–500mg BID for 5–7 days• Treat ALL sexual partners regardless of symptoms• Abstain from sex until both partners are treated• In pregnancy: use metronidazole (long course preferred)⚠️ Resistance exists – monitor if symptoms persist📌 Complications• Increases risk of HIV transmission, other STIs• Pregnancy risks: preterm birth, low birth weight, PROM• Postpartum sepsis• Rare: prostatitis or possibly prostate cancer in men📌 Prognosis• Excellent if treated• Cure rate >90% with proper antibiotics• No immunity – reinfection is common• Safe sex and partner treatment = essential 🔁📎 More MSRA Resources for Trichomonas Vaginalis📝 Revision Notes:https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/trichomonas-vaginalis-revision-notes/🧠 Flashcards:https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/trichomonas-vaginalis-flashcards/💬 Accordion Q&A Notes:https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/trichomonas-vaginalis-accordion-qa-notes/🚀 Rapid Quiz:https://www.passthemsra.com/topic/trichomonas-vaginalis-rapid-quiz/🧪 Extra Quiz:https://www.passthemsra.com/quizzes/trichomonas-vaginalis/🎓 Full Course:https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/infectious-diseases-for-the-msra/#MSRA #MSRARevision #MSRATextbook #MSRAQuiz #MSRAQuestionBank #MSRAFlashcards #MSRAQ&ANotes #MSRAAccordions #MultiSpecialityRecruitmentAssessment #MSRAOnlineRevision #MSRARevisionWebsite #InfectiousDiseases #TrichomonasVaginalis