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📋Overview
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. It primarily affects the urogenital tract and is considered one of the most prevalent non-viral STIs worldwide. The term 'trichomoniasis' is the modern preferred name and is widely used in clinical practice.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0040921ICD-10-CM
A59A59.9
MeSH
D014245
SNOMED CT (US)
56335008105648001
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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