Protozoa - Other Tissues Flashcards
Which Sketchy image represents Trichomonas vaginalis?
Identify as many of the marked points in this image as you can.
Note: this is Trichomonas vaginalis.
What is Trichomonas vaginalis?
A protozoan parasite
How is Trichomonas vaginalis transmitted?
Sexual contact
Trichomonas vaginalis cervicitis causes a characteristic “________ _____” appearance.
Trichomonas vaginalis cervicitis causes a characteristic “strawberry cervix” appearance.
Name some of the possible symptoms of infection with Trichomona vaginalis.
Genital burning, itching, and malodorous discharge
What color discharge does trichomoniasis typically cause?
A frothy yellow-green vaginal discharge
How can Trichomonas vaginalis be visualized?
Wet mount
What is seen on wet mount preparation of a patient with Trichomonas vaginalis?
Motile trophozoites
What is the typical pH of vaginal fluid seen in Trichomonas vaginalis infection?
> 4.5
True/False.
Trichomonas vaginalis is sexually transmitted and requires treatment of both partners.
True.
A 32 year old female presents with an itching, burning sensation on her genitals and a frothy greenish-yellowish vaginal discharge.
On wet mount, you note motile trophozoites.
What is the preferred treatment choice?
Metronidazole
(Trichomonas vaginalis infection)
