Oral treatment with Flagyl is very effective one for Trichomonas vaginalis infection.
Usually, there is no need for retesting for this infection after completing the treatment and diminishing of symptoms.
Repeat testing is performed when symptoms do not improve with drug treatment.
If you are interested in control testing, it is recommended at 5-7 and 30 days.
The rates of cure with Flagyl are much higher when the partner is treated at the same time, and when sexual activity is avoid until both of the partners are free of symptoms and the therapy is completed.
If the treatment fails, you may require a higher dose metronidazole regimen or the use of a different nitroimidazole.
T.vaginalis is a small parasite that can really survive for some hours outside the body on infected objects, but, it can be transmitted only by sharing them.
So, it is important to practice safe sex, avoid sharing towels, washcloths that has been used already, clean the toilet seat more frequently, avoid seating at the toilet seat in public restroom.
There is no need for special measures for cleaning towels and bedclothes.
It is important just to be clean and not contaminated with infective body fluids.
Best wishes!
Marija
