Trichomonas tenax

• What is the non-pathogenic MOUTH flagellate?

  Trichomonas tenax
• Trichomonas tenax occur throughout the world almost exclusively in patients with what?

  poor oral hygiene
• Describe the shape of Trichomonas tenax?

  Pyriform
• What is the smallest trichomonas spp and give the size?

  trichomonas tenax, 5-12um
• How many nuclei do Trichomonas tenax have?

  1
• Trichomonas tenax can be passed through exposure to DROPLET SPRAY from the MOUTH, KISSING, and common use of CONTAMINATED dishes and drinking glasses.
• What is the target organ of Trichomonas tenax?

  mouth
• What is the infective stage of trichomonas tenax?

  trophozoites
• What is the diagnostic stage of Trichomonas tenax?

  trophozoites
• What is the specimen of choice for trichomonas tenax?

  oral scrapings
• Other specimens are TARTAR between the TEETH, the GINGIVAL MARGIN, and TONSILLAR CRYPTS