What Is Trichomoniasis?
9. Diagnosis
In order to reach a diagnosis, samples will need to be sent to a laboratory for analysis. In men, this will mean urine and, in women, it will mean vaginal fluid. In many cases, confirming the diagnosis can be achieved simply by recognizing the presence of the parasite under a microscope.
The parasite may not always be present but this does not confirm the patient is not infected. In order to reach a conclusive diagnosis, it may be necessary to perform a rapid antigen test. This will help experts to look for the antigens used to fight the parasite. If these are present then they will know the patient is infected, or at least has been in the past.
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