Parasitology Clinical Symptoms: Trichomoniasis
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What is the shape of the Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite?

  • Amoeboid
  • Rectangular
  • Oval or round to pear-shaped (correct)
  • Spherical

    • Where does the Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite typically reside in infected women?

  • In the bloodstream
  • In the prostate gland
  • On the mucosal surface of the vagina (correct)
  • In the urethra

    • What is the most common infection site of Trichomonas vaginalis in males?

  • The gastrointestinal tract
  • The mucosal surface of the penis
  • The bloodstream
  • The prostate gland region and the epithelium of the urethra (correct)

    • How many flagella does the Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite possess?

    <p>Three to five extending anteriorly, one extending posteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites multiply?

    <p>By binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical length of a Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite?

    <p>15 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environment do Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites thrive in?

    <p>Slightly alkaline or slightly acidic pH environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite is responsible for its jerky motility?

    <p>Anterior flagella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical shape that a Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite may have?

    <p>Spiral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the undulating membrane in Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites?

    <p>Motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be observed in patients with severe giardiasis related to fat content in stools?

    <p>Low fat content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique can be used to detect G.lamblia fecal antigen for diagnostic purposes?

    <p>ELISA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the causative agent of trichomoniasis?

    <p>Trichomonas vaginalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of trichomoniasis in women?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is trichomoniasis infection typically transmitted?

    <p>By sexual intercourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method for diagnosing trichomoniasis?

    <p>Microscopic examination of fresh vaginal discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about trichomoniasis in men is correct?

    <p>Infection in men is usually asymptomatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is commonly used to treat trichomoniasis?

    <p>Metronidazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

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