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Research has shown a link between trichomoniasis and two serious. Data suggest that: | Research has shown a link between trichomoniasis and two serious complications. Data suggest that: | ||
*The genital [[inflammation]] caused by trichomoniasis can increase a woman's susceptibility to [[HIV infection]] if she is exposed to the virus. Having trichomoniasis may increase the chance that an HIV-infected woman passes HIV to her sex partner(s). | *The genital [[inflammation]] caused by trichomoniasis can increase a woman's susceptibility to [[HIV infection]] if she is exposed to the virus. Having trichomoniasis may increase the chance that an HIV-infected woman passes HIV to her sex partner(s). | ||
*Pregnant women with trichomoniasis may have babies who are born early or with [[low birth weight]] (less than five pounds).[http://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/STDFact-Trichomoniasis.htm] | *Pregnant women with trichomoniasis may have babies who are born early or with [[low birth weight]] (less than five pounds).[http://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/STDFact-Trichomoniasis.htm] | ||
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Complications
Research has shown a link between trichomoniasis and two serious complications. Data suggest that:
- The genital inflammation caused by trichomoniasis can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV infection if she is exposed to the virus. Having trichomoniasis may increase the chance that an HIV-infected woman passes HIV to her sex partner(s).
- Pregnant women with trichomoniasis may have babies who are born early or with low birth weight (less than five pounds).[2]
Trichomoniasis is also associated with increased chances of cervical cancer. Evidence implies that infection in males potentially raises the risks of prostate cancer development and spread due to inflammation.[1]. Additional research is needed to fully explore these relationships.
References
- ↑ LittleAbout, Boffins find link between common sexual infection, prostate cancer risk, Retrieved Sept 17 2009.