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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. Additional research is needed to fully explore these relationships.

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