If you or a partner suddenly have symptoms or test positive for it, it doesn’t necessarily mean that someone’s cheating. Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite, not a virus, not a bacteria And while it most commonly infects the vagina, penis, or urethra, it can occasionally show up where people least expect it That’s because oral sex can transmit the parasite, especially when it’s performed without protection. Trichomoniasis is passed from an infected person to another primarily during sexual activity In very rare cases, it can be transferred from an infected mother to her unborn child
Any sexual activity during vaginal, oral or anal sex can cause the infection to spread Even if your partner has no symptoms, they can spread the infection. Having trich can make sex feel unpleasant Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years What are the complications of trichomoniasis Trich can increase the risk of getting or spreading other sexually transmitted infections.
Vaginalis can survive briefly outside the body, it requires specific conditions to infect new hosts. The normal routes of transmisssion for trichomoniasis are penis to vagina, vagina to penis or vagina to vagina It would be uncommon for the infection to affect anus or mouth. Trichomoniasis isn’t spread through casual contact, so you can’t get it from sharing food or drinks, kissing, hugging, holding hands, coughing, sneezing, or sitting on toilet seats Many people with trich don’t have any symptoms, but they can still spread the infection to others.
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