Trichomoniasis is diagnosed by a test similar to a Pap smear, made from a specimen taken from the vagina. Because gonorrhea may also be present with this disease, an additional test for gonorrhea is advised. The standard treatment for trichomoniasis is antibiotics in a pill, cream or injectable form. It's a good idea to treat the male partner, too, and avoid sexual activity until treatment is successful. Medication may need to be continued for several months if the infection resists the drug.
Studies show that the organism appears to survive in about ten percent of treated cases.
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