Trichomonas Vaginalis
Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite responsible for trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
What our notes say
- Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite responsible for trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI). (Trichomonas Vaginalis: Understanding Trichomoniasis, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Tr)
- While most flagellates are harmless, some, like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis, are responsible for clinical diseases. (Parasitic Protozoa)
- Key Points- Vaginitis: Common condition characterized by discharge, itching, or burning, with key infectious causes including *Trichomonas vaginalis*, *Candida albicans*, and *Gardnerella vaginalis* (bacterial vaginosis). (Disorders of the Vagina and Breast)
- Frothy green discharge, strawberry cervix — Trichomonas vaginalis (Dr. Irungu Notes)
- Trichomoniasis: Trichomonas vaginalis, a protozoan parasite causing frothy, malodorous vaginal discharge and dysuria. (General Pathology Q&A)
- Trichomonas vaginalis: Urogenital parasite, not related to gastric acid (Department Of Medical Microbiology & Parasit.. MCQs)
Study material on Trichomonas Vaginalis
- Trichomonas Vaginalis: Understanding Trichomoniasis, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Department Of Medical Microbiology & Parasit.. MCQs
- Trichomonas
- Female system
Practice questions on Trichomonas Vaginalis
*Trichomonas vaginalis* is characterized by how many flagella?
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 5
Answer: C. *Trichomonas vaginalis* has four anterior flagella and one trailing flagellum that is partially attached to the undulating membrane.
*Trichomonas vaginalis* is characterized by how many flagella?
- Four anterior flagella and an undulating membrane
- Two anterior flagella and an undulating membrane
- One anterior flagellum and an undulating membrane
- No flagella
Answer: A. *Trichomonas vaginalis* possesses four anterior flagella and a single flagellum extending along the undulating membrane.
The usual infective stage of Trichomonas vaginalis is? ---
- Cercariae
- Trophozoites
- Metacercaria
- Miracidium
- Rediae
Answer: B.
Trichomonas vaginalis is characterized by how many flagella? ---
- Five
- Four
- Three
- Two
- Six
Answer: A.