Trichomoniasis is a genitourinary infection with the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. It is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. Women are affected more often than men with vaginitis and discharge being the most common symptoms. The majority of men infected with T. vaginalis are asymptomatic, but some may have mild urethritis. Untreated male partners are a significant source of reinfection.
On all genital STI samples, Island Health uses a molecular STI Pathogen Panel that tests for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoea and Trichomonas vaginalis. All requests for Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoea and/or Trichomonas vaginalis will result in testing for all three pathogens from any genital sample. The new combined assay is referred to as the STI Pathogen Panel and this is now the preferred order.
Preferred testing specimen varies by syndrome. Please ensure the correct STI swab is submitted to avoid rejection:
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