Fungal and Protozoan Infections of Reproductive Tract

What is the pathogen for Trichomoniasis

Trichomonas vaginalis

What are symptoms of Trichomoniasis

Urethritis, vaginal or penile discharge; redness or soreness of female genitalia

How is Trichomoniasis transmitted

Sexual contact

How is Trichomoniasis diagnosed

Wet mounts, NAAT of urine or vaginal samples; OSOM Trichomonas Rapid Test, Affirm VPII Microbial Identification Test

How is Trichomoniasis treated

Metronidazole, Tinidazole

What is the pathogen for Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

Candida species, primarily Candida albicans

What are symptoms of Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection)

Dysuria; vaginal burning, itching, discharge

How is Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection) transmitted

Transmissible by sexual contact, but typically only causes opportunistic infections after immunosuppression or disruption of vaginal microbiota

How is Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection) diagnosed

Culture, Affirm VPII Microbial Identification Test

How is Vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection) treated

Fluconazole, miconazole, clotrimazole, tioconazole, nystatin