Leona,
The answer to your question is YES.
Here are the mode of transmission of Trichomonas Vaginalis:
1. through vagina, oral, or anal sex with an infected individual.
2. It can be passed from the mother to the baby as evidenced by the dis
covery of the parasite in the newborn's lungs.
3. It can survive for some hours outside the body on infected objects
and can be transmitted by sharing bodily fluids, contaminated beddings,
damp towels, sheets and toilet seats.
The signs and symptoms in women:
1. Bloody spotting in vaginal discharge
2. heavy yellowish green or gray frothy vaginal discharge
3. infection in the urethra
4. itching, burning or pain in the vagina
5. lower abdominal pain
6. musty vaginal odor
7. pain or burning sensation when urinating
8. pain during sexual intercourse
9. swelling in the groin
10. swollen and irritated vagina and cervix
11. urinating more than usual
12. vaginal or vulval redness.
The symptoms in men :
1. infection of the urethra
2. painful and or difficult urination
3. thin whitish discharge from the penis
4. tingling inside the penis.
