Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, prevalence, and complications.
• Assessment
  • How to assess someone with possible trichomoniasis.
• Management
  • How to manage trichomoniasis.
• Optional quiz to assess learning goals from the course
• Audit suggestions

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• Recognize symptoms suggestive of trichomoniasis.
• Where possible, refer to a genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinic or other sexual health specialist. If specialist referral is declined or not possible:
  • Make a diagnosis in primary care.
  • Provide appropriate treatment to the person and current partner(s) and any partner from within the 4-week period prior to presentation.
  • Provide information and advice on trichomoniasis and advise on measures to reduce the risks of further sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Screen the person, current partner(s), and partner(s) from within the 4-week period prior to presentation for other STIs.
  • Arrange appropriate follow up.

Audit Suggestions

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