Trichomonads: Prevention

To prevent trichomonad infection, attention must be paid to reducing risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

  • Sexual transmission
    • Promiscuity (sexual contact with relatively frequently changing different partners).
    • Prostitution
    • Men who have sex with men (MSM).
    • Sexual contacts in the vacation country
    • Unprotected coitus (condom does not protect 100% against transmission, but should be used preventively).
  • Sexual practices with high risk of mucosal injury (eg, unprotected anal intercourse).
  • Very rare: Bathing in unchlorinated thermal water, towels, swimwear (in young children).