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how long can trichomonas lie dormant in a women.

If i had a pap smear last year would trichomonas showed up.  I just had a pap last week and was told I had trichmonas....help
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A pap smear by itself doesn't test for trich.  You need to find out if you were tested for it last year.

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when you say dormant im guessing you mean without showing any signs of infectiong..will most people who contract a std wouldnt show symptoms but trich can be treated so follow up with your doc. for medicines to take and follow up testing . keep us posted
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