J N Krieger1. 1. Department of Urology RL-10, University of Washington, School of Medicine, Seattle 98195, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Trichomoniasis is common among sexually active women, but its importance as a cause of morbidity among sexually active men remains uncertain. STUDY DESIGN: The article outlines areas of controversy and presents pertinent new data from case-control and natural history studies. RESULTS: Trichomonas vaginalis was documented in 11% of 447 men at risk for a sexually transmitted disease. Although 54% of infected men complained of urethral discharge, the discharge was only mild or moderately severe. Elimination of Trichomonas vaginalis was associated with resolution of urethritis. CONCLUSIONS: Trichomonas vaginalis is an important consideration in sexually active men with urethral symptoms or inflammation but with little or no evidence of discharge on physical examination.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Trichomoniasis is common among sexually active women, but its importance as a cause of morbidity among sexually active men remains uncertain. STUDY DESIGN: The article outlines areas of controversy and presents pertinent new data from case-control and natural history studies. RESULTS:Trichomonas vaginalis was documented in 11% of 447 men at risk for a sexually transmitted disease. Although 54% of infected men complained of urethral discharge, the discharge was only mild or moderately severe. Elimination of Trichomonas vaginalis was associated with resolution of urethritis. CONCLUSIONS:Trichomonas vaginalis is an important consideration in sexually active men with urethral symptoms or inflammation but with little or no evidence of discharge on physical examination.
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