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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Antimicrobial therapy is the standard of care for trichomoniasis in both genders once the diagnosis has been confirmed. The symptoms of trichomoniasis among infected men may disappear within a few weeks even without treatment, but asymptomatic men may continue to be infectious and should therefore be treated. Antimicrobial therapy generally includes either metronidazole or tinidazole 2 g PO in a single dose. Prolonged therapy for 7 days is indicated among patients who fail to respond to the initial course of therapy. Following successful treatment, individuals may still be susceptible to re-infection.

Medical Therapy

  • Antimicrobial therapy is indicated in trichomoniasis among both genders when the diagnosis is confirmed.[1][2][3]
  • The symptoms of trichomoniasis among infected men may disappear within a few weeks even without treatment, but asymptomatic men may continue to be infectious and should therefore be treated.

Antimicrobial Regimen

  • 1. T. vaginalis infection in adults[4]
  • Preferred regimen (1): Metronidazole 2 g PO in a single dose
  • Preferred regimen (2): Tinidazole 2 g PO in a single dose
  • Alternative regimen: Metronidazole 500 mg PO bid for 7 days
  • Note: Patients should avoid sexual contact until they are fully cured of trichomoniasis
  • 2. T. vaginalis infection in pregnant and lactating Women
  • 2.1 Pregnant women
  • 2.2 Post-partum and Breastfeeding
  • Preferred regimen (1): Metronidazole 2 g PO in a single dose
  • Preferred regimen (2): Tinidazole 2 g PO in a single dose
  • Note (1): Do not breastfeed for 12-24 hrs following Metronidazole and 72 hrs following Tinidazole
  • Note (2): Symptomatic pregnant women, regardless of pregnancy stage, should be tested and considered for treatment.[5] Pregnant women should be advised of the risk and benefits to treatment as infection (definitely) and treatment (possibly)
  • Note (3): Pregnant women with HIV who are treated for T. vaginalis infection should be retested 3 months after treatment.
  • 3. T. vaginalis infection in patients with HIV
  • 4. Persistent or recurrent trichomoniasis
  • 4.1 Treatment failure, first-time
  • 4.2 Treatment failure, second-time
  • 4.3 Nitroimidazole-resistant T. vaginalis
  • Antibiotic susceptibility testing recommended
  • Alternative regimen: Tinidazole 2-3 g PO for 14 days in combination with intravaginal tinidazole[3]

Treatment of Sexual Partners

  • Sexual partners of patients with trichomoniasis should also be evaluated and treated. [3][8]
  • Patients and their sexual partners should avoid sexual contact until they are fully cured of trichomoniasis.

Follow-up

  • Patients should be re-evaluated at the end of the antimicrobial therapy regimen to evaluate for cure vs. failure of therapy.
  • Patients should be instructed that they are still susceptible to re-infection.
  • Retesting is recommended for sexually active women within 3 months of treatment for initial infection.[9]

References

  1. Cudmore SL, Delgaty KL, Hayward-McClelland SF, Petrin DP, Garber GE (2004). "Treatment of infections caused by metronidazole-resistant Trichomonas vaginalis". Clin Microbiol Rev. 17 (4): 783–93, table of contents. doi:10.1128/CMR.17.4.783-793.2004. PMC 523556. PMID 15489348.
  2. Coleman JS, Gaydos CA, Witter F (2013). "Trichomonas vaginalis vaginitis in obstetrics and gynecology practice: new concepts and controversies". Obstet Gynecol Surv. 68 (1): 43–50. doi:10.1097/OGX.0b013e318279fb7d. PMC 3586271. PMID 23322080.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/trichomoniasis.htm, Accessed on September 13, 2016
  4. "trichomoniasis".
  5. Trintis, J., et al. "Neonatal Trichomonas vaginalis infection: a case report and review of literature." International journal of STD & AIDS 21.8 (2010): 606-607.
  6. Schwebke, Jane R., and Frank J. Barrientes. "Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis isolates with resistance to metronidazole and tinidazole." Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy 50.12 (2006): 4209-4210.
  7. Bosserman, Elizabeth A., et al. "Utility of antimicrobial susceptibility testing in Trichomonas vaginalis–infected women with clinical treatment failure." Sexually transmitted diseases 38.10 (2011): 983-987.
  8. Kissinger, Patricia, et al. "Patient-delivered partner treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis infection: a randomized controlled trial." Sexually transmitted diseases 33.7 (2006): 445-450.
  9. Van Der Pol, Barbara, et al. "Prevalence, incidence, natural history, and response to treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis infection among adolescent women." Journal of Infectious Diseases 192.12 (2005): 2039-2044.