Introduction

• FLAGELLATES

  Phylum: Sarcomastigophora

  Subphylum: Mastigophora
• FLAGELLATES

  • Movement is accomplished by the presence of whiplike structures known as flagella in their trophozoite form.
• FLAGELLATES

  • All flagellates life cycle consist of trophozoite form but some species do not have cyst forms.
• FLAGELLATES

  • The typical intestinal flagellates life cycle is similar in process to that of the typical amebas.
• FLAGELLATES

  • Common mode of transmission: fecal-oral, sexual, and vector-borne