A 22-year-old woman complains of itching and profuse discharge from her genital tracts. The condition developed 10 days ago after a sexual contact. Bacterioscopy of a discharge sample detected trichomonads. What drug should be prescribed for treatment in this case?

Answer options

1. Zovirax (Acyclovir)
2. Erythromycin
3. Ampicillin
4. Valcyclovir
5. Metronidazole

Explanation

Trichomonas vaginalis is the etiological agent of trichomoniasis, the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Classical symptoms include a malodorous and purulent discharge which results in local pain and irritation. Currently, metronidazole and tinidazole drugs are mostly used for the treatment of trichomoniasis by oral and parenteral routes Workowski K. A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. MMWR. Recommendations and reports: Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports, 64(RR-03) / K.A. Workowski, G.A. Bolan. – Р. 1–137