Parasites: Protozoa of Other Tissues

Question 1

Trichomonas vaginalis cervicitis causes a

Answer 1

characteristic “strawberry cervix” appearance

Question 2

possible symptoms of trichomoniasis

Answer 2

genital burning, itching, and malodorous discharge are possible symptoms of trichomoniasis

Question 3

trichomoniasis can cause

Answer 3

a frothy yellow-green vaginal discharge

Question 4

motile Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites are seen on

Answer 4

wet mount

Question 5

the characteristic trophozoite shape of Trichomonas vaginalis can be seen on

Answer 5

wet mount

Question 6

the pH of vaginal fluid is typically ________ or above during a Trichomonas Vaginalis infection

Answer 6

4.5

Question 7

Trichomonas vaginalis is

Answer 7

sexually transmitted and requires treatment of both partners

Question 8

________ is effective against Trichomonas vaginalis

Answer 8

metronidazole