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Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis that lives in a woman’s vagina and a man’s urethra. The parasite can survive for a short time outside the body, but is usually transmitted through sexual contact.

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Predictive medicine

Medicine that links medical knowledge with data to predict a patient’s potential health problems. Examples include artificial intelligence and genetics.