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Trichomonis vaginalis
urogenital protozoa
- epidemiology
- classification and characteristics
- transmission and infection
- clinical manifestations
- diagnosis
- treatment
Epidemiology
Classification and Characteristics
flagellate
Transmission and Infection
Infects urethra, vagina, and prostate
Clinical Manifesations
vaginitis
strawberry cervix
Diagnosis
Diagnosed by microscopy.
A vaginal pH >6.
Often picked up incidentally on pap tests.
Treatment
Metronidazole, with partner treatment.
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