A patient is found to have "strawberry spots" on the vagina and cervix. Which medication does the healthcare professional discuss with the patient?

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"Strawberry spots" are sometimes seen in cases of trichomoniasis. They are small, punctate red marks. The treatment of choice for trichomoniasis is a single 2-gram dose of metronidazole (Flagyl) or tinidazole. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication often used for herpes virus infection. Lindane can be used for scabies. Tetracycline is an antibiotic used in some bacterial infections.

A Patient Is Found to Have "Strawberry Spots" on the Vagina