Trichomonas Vaginalis

Flagella, nucleus, axostyle and undulating membrane are visible
In the initial phase there is an intense painful itch
Trophozoites live and multiply in vaginal cavity and urethra
Trichomonas vaginalis inhabits the vaginal and urethral tissues

Infection acquired by veneral contacts
Most people infected with trichomoniasis are asymptomatic
Symptomatic infection is - more common in women during the reproductive period
Symptomatic infections cause - a white or green discharge from the genital tract
Symptoms typically occur - after an incubation period of 4-28 days

Responsible for vaginitis and urethral discharge
Purulent vagina discharge and vulvar or vaginal erythema
Green stinking scum came of from the vagina

Trichomonas vaginalis

The protozoal pathogen causes direct damage to the epithelium
Diagnosis obtained by microscopic examination of urine
It depends on finding trophozoites in secretions of the genital tract
Trichomonas vaginalis is isolated from the vagina, cervix, urethra

Trichomoniasis affects - approximately 180 million women worldwide
Trichomonas vaginalis infection is - associated with the presence of other STDs