What is trichomoniasis?

Answer by  Tigerbelle (252)

Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted disease that is a microscopic parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. It is treated with the prescription drug called metronidazole. Trichomoniases is said to affect more than 8 million people each year. It is more commonly found in sexually active women who have multiple sexual partners.

Answer by  leann (94)

Trichomoniasis is a STD (sexually transmitted disease) caused by a single celled parasite.Men are usually infected in the urethra area, which sometimes causes it to burn when you pee. Women get a painful vaginal infection that may develop a foul odor. Both partners must be treated.

Answer by  tron (13)

Trichomoniasis is a vaginal infection,caused by a sexually transmitted parasitic organisim.Males can contract this diesies from females already infected and can pass it on to their current mate.

Answer by  Doomstoned (1454)

Believe it or not, trichomoniasis is actually a sexually transmitted disease. Your girlfriend is probably angry with you because she could be assuming you had transmitted the disease to her.