Trichomonas vaginalis

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    Thatus Licudan

    Cards (4)

    • Trichomonas vaginalis
      = Infective stage: Trophozoite
      = Diagnostic stage: Trophozoite (no cyst stage)
      = Mode of transmission: Sexual intercourse
    • Trichomonas vaginalis
      = Disease: Trichomoniasis (Ping-pong Disease)
      • Persistent urethritis (Symptomatic men);
      Persistent vaginitis (Symptomatic women)
      • Primarily non-viral sexually transmitted disease worldwide
      • Punctate hemorrhages of the cervix (Strawberry cervix)
    • Trichomonas vaginalis
      = Diagnosis: Wet preparations vaginal and urethral discharge, urine, and prostatic secretions, culture (Gold standard using Diamond’s medium)
    • Trichomonas vaginalis
      + Ovoid , Round, Pear-like in shape
      + Rapid, Jerky motility (Due to 4-6 Flagella originating from anterior end)
      + Undulating membrane extends only half the body