Trichomoniasis
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It is advisable to seek care when genital discomfort appears, such as discharge different from usual, burning, or itching, since it may correspond to trichomoniasis. It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a microscopic parasite that affects the genital and urinary tract.
Common symptoms: Discharge with a different odor or color, irritation, burning when urinating, or discomfort during intercourse; in some people it may occur without obvious symptoms.
Why it matters to treat it? Because it is a sexually transmitted infection, a timely evaluation helps protect both one's own health and that of the partner.
Which specialist treats it? The gynecologist, the urologist, and the infectious disease specialist are the professionals who evaluate this type of infection. In the case of genital symptoms that do not go away, the advisable thing is to seek an evaluation.
Data on 353 doctors who treat trichomoniasis
Which specialist treats trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is treated by a gynecologist in women or a urologist in men, specialists in the reproductive system; an infectious disease specialist may be involved in persistent or recurrent cases. See a specialist if you have itching, unusual discharge, or discomfort when urinating.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in trichomoniasis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Fátima Azucena Dominguez Carrion
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Frequently asked questions
What is trichomoniasis?
It is advisable to seek care when genital discomfort appears, such as discharge different from usual, burning, or itching, since it may correspond to trichomoniasis. It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a microscopic parasite that affects the genital and urinary tract.
Which doctor treats trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is treated by a gynecologist in women or a urologist in men, specialists in the reproductive system; an infectious disease specialist may be involved in persistent or recurrent cases. See a specialist if you have itching, unusual discharge, or discomfort when urinating.