Trichomoniasis: A guide for primary care nurses

Trichomoniasis (TV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) which can affect both men and women and occurs in countries around the world. Symptoms of the infection are different in females when compared to males and can be easily cured in both sexes, but if left untreated the condition is associated with several complications, some more serious than others. The disease is regarded as both preventable and curable and is a common cause of vaginal discharge in females, but can be asymptomatic in both males and females.¹

This article will give an overview of TV looking at causes, symptoms, treatment, and complications and hopes to give nurses and non-medical prescribers a better understanding to enable them to recognise and treat patients presenting for advice, and offer guidance on prevention to any patient at risk or suffering from this unpleasant infection.