How is Trichomoniasis primarily transmitted?

Trichomoniasis is primarily transmitted through sexual contact because the causative agent, Trichomonas vaginalis, is a protozoan parasite that is most commonly spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected partner. This mode of transmission highlights the importance of safe sexual practices to reduce the risk of spreading or contracting the infection.

Unlike other methods of transmission, casual contact does not play a significant role in spreading Trichomoniasis, as it primarily requires intimate contact with an infected individual. Blood transfusions are not a relevant transmission route for this particular infection, as Trichomonas vaginalis is not typically present in blood. Although transmission from mother to child during childbirth can occur, it is not the primary means of transmission for this STD. Therefore, sexual contact remains the most significant and common route through which Trichomoniasis is transmitted.