Quick Answer
Yes, trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted parasitic infection. It is curable with a single dose of metronidazole or tinidazole.
- ~2 million estimated cases (CDC).
- Parasitic and curable.
- Treatment: single 2g dose of metronidazole.
- Asymptomatic in ~70% of women.
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Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STI.
⚕️ This page is educational and does not replace advice from a licensed clinician. If you may have been exposed to an STI, get tested — most infections are manageable, and many are fully curable.
Sources & Further Reading
- CDC — Sexually Transmitted Infections
- CDC STI Treatment Guidelines
- WHO — Sexually transmitted infections fact sheet
- MedlinePlus — Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Figures reflect CDC surveillance and WHO estimates; they are population statistics, not personal risk predictions.