Urine and Genital Secretions

• Which parasite can be detected in urine specimens?

  • Trichomonas vaginalis
  • Plasmodium falciparum
  • Toxoplasma gondii
  • Schistosoma haematobium

  = Schistosoma haematobium
• What can be found in urine specimens of patients with a heavy filarial infection?

  =  Microfilariae
• How should a urine specimen be collected for the detection of parasites?

  = In a clean container with a watertight lid
• What is the recommended method for examining the sediment of a urine specimen for parasites?

  = Microscopic examination of the wet prep
• Which specimen is typically collected for the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites?

  • Blood
  • Stool
  • Vaginal or urethral swab
  • Urine

  = Vaginal or urethral swab
• What is the method of choice for demonstrating motile Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites in vaginal and urethral specimens?

  =  Saline wet preparation
• What is the advantage of prompt examination of saline wet preparations for Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites?

  =  It helps in recovering delicate organisms.
• Which alternative techniques can be used for the diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis?

  • Latex agglutination and EIA
  • Gram stain and culture method
  • Acid-fast stain and latex agglutination
  • Acid-fast stain and PCR

  = Latex agglutination and EIA
• What is the commercially available method for the culture of Trichomonas vaginalis?

  = Vaginal culture pouch
• Which method is highly successful for diagnosing Trichomonas vaginalis?

  • Gram stain
  • Wet preparation microscopy
  • Culture method and antigen detection methods
  • Acid-fast stain

  = Culture method and antigen detection methods