Sexually Transmitted Parasite Increases Risk of HIV Transmission

A new study conducted at the University of Washington in Seattle has shown that women infected with the common sexually transmitted parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis has a 1 ½ times higher risk of getting HIV infected than women not infected with the parasite. Alone, infection with Trichomonas is usually mild, with symptoms such as vaginal discharge, pain with intercourse and painful urination. It’s believed that the irritation of the mucous membranes caused by the Trichomonas makes it easier for HIV to enter the body. Read more in this interesting article from Science Daily.

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