True. Vertical transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis from an infected mother to her newborn during passage through the birth canal is a well-documented, though not extremely common, occurrence. Female infants born to infected mothers can develop neonatal vaginitis, characterized by vaginal discharge. There are also rare reports of T. vaginalis causing respiratory tract infections (pneumonia) in newborns, presumably due to aspiration of contaminated vaginal secretions during delivery. This mode of transmission underscores the importance of screening and treating pregnant women for trichomoniasis, not only to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes (like preterm birth) but also to prevent neonatal infection. However, sexual contact remains the overwhelmingly dominant mode of transmission.

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