Trichomonas vaginalis: Difference between revisions

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Trichomonas vaginalis
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== Background ==
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==Background==
   
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=== Microbiology ===
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===Microbiology===
   
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* Flagellate protozoan
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*Flagellate protozoan
   
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=== Epidemiology ===
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===Epidemiology===
   
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* Sexually-transmitted infection
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*Sexually-transmitted infection
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* Asymptomatic people participate in transmission
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*Asymptomatic people participate in transmission
   
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== Clinical Manifestations ==
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==Clinical Manifestations==
   
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* Many are asymptomatic
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*Many are asymptomatic
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* Can present with [[Causes::sterile pyuria]]
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*Can cause [[Causes::Vaginal discharge|vaginal discharge]]
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*Can present with [[Causes::sterile pyuria]]
   
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== Diagnosis ==
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==Diagnosis==
   
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* Can see motile trophozoite in wet mount of vaginal fluid, prostatic fluid, or urine
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*Can see motile trophozoite in wet mount of vaginal fluid, prostatic fluid, or urine
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* Culture also possible
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*Culture also possible
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* ELISA for antigens exists
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*ELISA for antigens exists
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* Nucleic acid amplification tests are most sensitive
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*Nucleic acid amplification tests are most sensitive
   
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Trichomonas vaginalis''}}
 
[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
 
[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
 
[[Category:Flagellates]]
 
[[Category:Flagellates]]

Latest revision as of 08:47, 6 May 2021

Background

Microbiology

  • Flagellate protozoan

Epidemiology

  • Sexually-transmitted infection
  • Asymptomatic people participate in transmission

Clinical Manifestations

Diagnosis

  • Can see motile trophozoite in wet mount of vaginal fluid, prostatic fluid, or urine
  • Culture also possible
  • ELISA for antigens exists
  • Nucleic acid amplification tests are most sensitive