What does TVV mean in PHYSIOLOGY

What it is

TVV stands for Trichomonas Vaginalis Virus and it is a type of single-celled organism often referred to as a “protozoa” or a “parasite”. These organisms are very small, measuring between 5 - 10 microns in size, making them difficult to detect or identify without the help of laboratory testing or other microscopic examination. The most common way to contract this infection is through sexual activity with someone who has contracted the infection themselves or unknowingly passed it onto their partner through other activities such as sharing sex toys or engaging in oral sex without protection.

Symptoms

TVV can present itself with many symptoms that depend on the infected person. Commonly these include inflammation, itching, and burning sensations around the genitals; pain when passing urine; a foul-smelling discharge from the vagina (for women) or penis (for men); and pain during sexual intercourse for both sexes. Other less common signs include abdominal pain, lumps around the anus area, loss of appetite, malaise and fever.

Treatment

The treatment for TVV generally involves administering antibiotics called metronidazole or tinidazole which target the pathogens directly responsible for TVV infection. In addition to this medication course prescribed by your doctor, you will also need to maintain good hygiene practices such as washing after intercourse or using condoms correctly to reduce the risk of contracting another STI like TVV in future. You should also abstain from sexual contact while undergoing treatment until instructed otherwise by your doctor.