Trichomoniasis is the most prevalent, treatable, sexually transmitted disease in the United States. If left untreated, complications can include infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, pregnancy complications, and increased risk of HIV acquisition.
1,2The CDC recommends
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- Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis using NAATs
- Same-day testing and treatment
1 St. Cyr S, Barbee L, Workowski KA, et al. Update to CDC’s Treatment Guidelines for Gonococcal Infection, 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2020;69:1911–1916.
2 David Soper, MD, Trichomoniasis: Under control or undercontrolled?, 2004, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2004) 190, 281e90.
3 Xpert TV Package Insert 301-2887 Rev D September 2022