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The spread of trichomoniasis occurs primarily by sexual activity. Therefore unprotected sex is a significant risk factor for contracting this disease. Lack of condoms or direct touching of genitals with an infected person can spread this disease from one person to another. The presence of more than one partner during sexual activity can also increase the risk. If you have been diagnosed previously with another STD, such as a chlamydia infection, you may be at a higher risk for trichomoniasis as well. The presence or history of another sexually transmitted disease increases the tendency to be infected by this parasite due to a weak immune response. Some individuals may contract this disease by sharing needles for intravenous drug usage. Pregnant women infected with this parasite may transmit it to their babies during vaginal delivery.
Millions of cases of trichomoniasis are reported every year, with over 3 million cases from the United States alone. Females are much more prone to develop this infection than males. It has also been noticed that older females may have a higher risk of contracting this parasite. African American females are more commonly affected by this condition than others.