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Can you get trick if you have vaginal sex after anal sex? Can the anal bacteria cause the infection/tric

By Anonymous August 30, 2017 - 9:36am
 
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Hello Anonymous,

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No. It is caused by infection with a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis.

The parasite passes from an infected person to an uninfected person during sex. In women, the most commonly infected part of the body is the lower genital tract (vulva, vagina, cervix, or urethra). In men, the most commonly infected body part is the inside of the penis (urethra).

During sex, the parasite usually spreads from a penis to a vagina, or from a vagina to a penis. It can also spread from a vagina to another vagina.

It is not common for the parasite to infect other body parts, like the hands, mouth, or anus.

It is unclear why some people with the infection get symptoms while others do not. It probably depends on factors like a person’s age and overall health. Infected people without symptoms can still pass the infection on to others.

Regards,
Maryann

August 30, 2017 - 9:49am
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