Trichomonas vaginalis

Trichomonas vaginalis diseases

Persistent urethritis, vaginitis, infant infections

T. vaginalis specimen types

Vaginal discharge, urethral secretions, prostatic secretions

T. vaginalis habitat

Vaginal mucosa

T. vaginalis trophozoite diet

Bacteria and WBCs

T. vaginalis male infection sites

Prostate gland, urethral epithelium

T. vaginalis mode of transmission

Sexual intercourse (rarely douches, communal bathing)

T. vaginalis carrier state

Asymptomatic, most frequent in men

Symptoms of persistent urethritis

Enlarged prostate, dysuria, nocturia, epididymitis

T. vaginalis urethral discharge

Thin, white

Symptoms of persistent vaginitis

Dysuria, frequency, foul-smelling greenish-yellow discharge

Other signs of vaginitis

Burning, itching, chafing, red punctate lesions on vagina

T. vaginalis infant symptoms

Respiratory infection, conjunctivitis

T. vaginalis treatment

Flagyl (Metronidazole)