Trichomonas vaginalis
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- Trichomonas only possess a single trophozoite stage which cannot survive drying. Spread of Trichomonas is through sexual transmission.
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- Overview
- Trichomonas is not invasive and colonizes the genitourinary tract of both men and women. However, only infection in women is usually symptomatic.
- Men:
- As mentioned, infection in men is usually asymptomatic although the organism does infect the urethra and prostate.
- Women:
- The organism can infect the vulva, vagina, and cervix of women. Infection is usually heralded by a yellowish, malodorous vaginal discharge and is often accompanied by dysuria, dyspareunia, and vulval pruritis.
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