Flagellates

• Axoneme is the root of flagellum
• Axostyle is composed of axonemes, framework and support of parasites
• Costa is a rib-like structure that connects the undulating membrane and the body of the parasite
• Cytostome is the mouth portion of the parasite
• Parabasal body or the Median body is the energizing structure of the parasite
• Undulating membrane is a wave-like structure that assist in motility of the parasite
• Ventral Sucking disk is for attachment
• All inhabit Large intestine except?


  G. lamblia, T. vaginalis, T. tenax
• Movement is accomplished by the presence of flagella
• All undergo encystation except?

  T. vaginalis, D. fragilis
• All are commensals except?

  G. lamblia, T. vaginalis, D. fragilis
• Intestinal parasites of Flagellates:

  • Giardia intestinalis
  • Chilomastix mesnili
  • Trichomonas hominis
  • Dientamoeba fragilis
• Atrial or Extra intestinal parasites:

  • Trichomonas tenax
  • Trichomonas vaginalis