Trichomoniasis Prevention Singapore | Shim Clinic
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Trichomoniasis symptoms in men/women, screening/diagnosis, testing/check, treatment clinic, Singapore. Private and confidential service. Definitions, references, and latest news.
MANAGEMENT OF SEXUAL CONTACTS
Sex partners should be encouraged to come for examination and be treated on epidemiological grounds. There is evidence to suggest that patient-delivered partner therapy might have a role in partner management for trichomoniasis.
Sexual risk (of HIV/STD/pregnancy), and what you can do before and after exposure.
* Males: Do not urinate for at least 4 hours before arriving.
* Females: testing is more accurate when you are not menstruating.
| Timeline | HIV | STD | Pregnancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before exposure | |||
| Contraception (females only) | |||
| HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) - Stop HIV infection before exposure | STD vaccine: - Hepatitis vaccine - HPV vaccine | ||
| STD / HIV exposure | |||
| 0-72 hours | HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) - Stop HIV infection after exposure | STD testing * - Screening test - to look for asymptomatic infections - from previous exposures | Emergency contraception with the morning-after pill (females only) |
| 2 weeks | HIV DNA Test | ||
| 1 month | HIV 4th Generation Test - SD Bioline HIV Ag/Ab Combo - Fingerprick blood sampling. - 20 minutes to results | ||
| 3 months | HIV 3rd Generation Test - OraQuick® HIV-1/2 Antibody - Oral fluid or - Fingerprick blood sampling. - 20 minutes to results | STD testing * - Full & comprehensive - diagnostic test - to look for current infections | |
| Watch for | HIV Symptoms | STD Symptoms | |
| If infected | HIV Treatment | STD Treatment | Abortion |
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