Some other points about trichomonas infection
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- After you are treated, you may get the infection back if your sexual partner was not treated, or if you have sex with a new partner who has the infection.
- Other sexually transmitted infections are more common in people with trichomonas infection. You (and your partner) may be advised to be tested for other infections.
Further help and information
If you suspect that you have trichomonas, or any other a sexually transmitted disease, then see you GP or contact your local Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) clinic. You can go to the local GUM clinic without a referral from your GP. You can ring the local hospital or health authority and ask where the nearest clinic is. It may also be listed in the phone book under 'Genitourinary Medicine'.
Web resources
www.ssha.info: Society of Sexual Health Advisers.Information on sexually transmitted infections and related issues. Includes contact details of all the GUM clinics in the UK and Ireland.
© EMIS and PIP 2005 Updated: January 2006 PRODIGY Validated
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Some other points about trichomonas infection
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What are the possible complications with trichomonas infection?
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What is the treatment for trichomonas infection?
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What is trichomonas?
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Advice about sexual partners
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Advice from a sexual health adviser
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Anogenital warts (genital warts)
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Conditions that are not STIs
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Genital herpes
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Other conditions that are sometimes thought of as STIs
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Other conditions that are sometimes thought of as STIs (cont'd)
