Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease of the vagina or urethra that is caused by the protozoa Trichomonas vaginalis and that causes vaginal irritation and discharge and sometimes urinary symptoms.
What STDs can be detected in urine?
Urine testing is currently primarily used to detect bacterial STDs. Chlamydia and gonorrhea urine tests are widely available. Trichomoniasis urine tests are also available, but they are less common. The gold standard for diagnosing bacterial STDs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, used to be bacterial culture.Sep 15, 2021
What STD causes bacteria in urine?
The causes Although chlamydia and urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria, the specific bacteria that cause the two infections are different. Chlamydia is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, while UTIs are caused by bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract (usually E. coli).