Trichomoniasis risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maliha Shakil, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of trichomoniasis include multiple sexual partners, unprotected sexual activity, intravenous drug use, and coexisting veneral disease.

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of trichomoniasis include:

• Multiple sexual partners
• Unprotected sexual activity
• Co-existing venereal diseases
• Intravenous drug use