Trichomonads are single celled parasitic organisms. About 15% of all women carry trichomonads in their vaginas with no symptoms. It is transmitted through sexual intercourse, although it can also be acquired through communal bathing, sharing wet towels or bathing suits. Symptoms of infection include vaginal itching, swelling and a considerable foul smelling greenish or gray discharge.

Your doctor will almost certainly recommend metronidazole, taken either orally or vaginally, for treatment of your trichomoniasis. Studies suggest that there is no increased risk of birth defects from using trichomoniasis at any time during your pregnancy. See similar questions...

Some doctors believe that there is a greater incidence of preterm labor among pregnant mothers with vaginal infections. There is currently no evidence to suggest how effective treatment of the infection is in preventing preterm labor. See similar questions...

The body is made of many systems that work together to provide health, wellness and daily function. When one of these systems is not working together with the others, diseases or a state of illness occurs. The immune system is the "watchdog" of the body. It protects the body from substances that don't belong there. These foreign substances can be bacteria, viruses, or tissue from another person or living thing. See similar questions...

Many people carry staph bacteria on their skin without symptoms. Symptoms of a MRSA or other staph infection depend on where the infection is located. Infections of the skin are the most common and cause symptoms such as redness, warmth, pus, and a wound that does not heal. Your doctor may refer to these infections as boils, furuncles, impetigo, or abscesses. Infections can also develop in the blood, bone, bladder, lungs, and other sites. See similar questions...

In the outbreaks of MRSA, the environment has not played a significant role in the transmission of MRSA. MRSA is transmitted most frequently by direct skin-to-skin contact. You can protect yourself from infections by practicing good hygiene (e.g. See similar questions...

Buckingham S, McDougal L, Cathey L;et al. Emergence of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus at a Memphis, Tennessee Children's Hospital. Ped InfDis J. 23(7):619-624, 2004 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections—Michigan. MMWR. 1981;30:185-7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. See similar questions...

A person can have TB infection for years without any signs of disease. But if that person's immune system gets weak, the infection can quickly turn into TB disease. Also, if a person who has a weak immune system spends time with someone with infectious TB, he or she may become infected with TB bacteria and quickly develop TB disease. Because HIV infection weakens the immune system, people with TB infection and HIV infection are at very high risk of developing TB disease. See similar questions...

Colonization means that bacteria are present on or in the body but cause no signs and symptoms. For example, VRE may be present in the intestine or on the skin without causing signs and symptoms. Infection is the result of the bacteria causing an illness. The signs and symptoms of infection would depend on where the infection is. For example, a patient who has a urinary tract infection caused by VRE may have signs and symptoms such as frequency and burning pain with urination See similar questions...

Several antibiotics can be used to treat most staph infections, including MRSA. If antibiotics are prescribed, patients should complete the full course and call their doctors if the infection does not improve. See similar questions...

Cutaneous: Most (about 95%) anthrax infections occur when the bacterium enters a cut or abrasion on the skin, such as when handling contaminated wool, hides, leather or hair products (especially goat hair) of infected animals. Skin infection begins as a raised itchy bump that resembles an insect bite but within 1-2 days develops into a vesicle and then a painless ulcer, usually 1-3 cm in diameter, with a characteristic black necrotic (dying) area in the center. See similar questions...

Unfortunately, we cannot directly help you because SGD is a scientific database that provides information about the molecular biology and genetics of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to researchers. We are not medical doctors and cannot give medical advice. You should speak to a qualified physician about any medical concerns. See similar questions...

The decision to close a school for any communicable disease should be made by school officials in consultation with local and/or state public health officials. However, in most cases, it is not necessary to close schools because of an MRSA infection in a student. It is important to note that MRSA transmission can be prevented by simple measures such as hand hygiene and covering infections. See similar questions...

The common symptoms are a severe sore throat with a yellow or white coating on the tonsils. The tonsils or the throat are swollen and red. A throat infection is often accompanied by fever, painful swallowing and swollen lymph glands. When suffering from a persistent sore throat you must consult your doctor. Untreated, infections can lead to problems with heart or kidneys. See similar questions...

Infection can result from electrology treatment, although it is rare. Infections are most commonly caused by the patient after treatment, and are usually of a minor cosmetic nature. This type of infection will clear within 3 to 8 weeks. It is crucial that the electrologist use sterilization and sanitation procedures to decrease the possibility of infection. It is normal following Electrolysis for the treated area to be red and slightly swollen. See similar questions...