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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites multiply?

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

What is the typical length of a Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoite?

<p>15 μm (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Anterior flagella (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Motility (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>ELISA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of trichomoniasis?

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

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

<p>Fever (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is trichomoniasis infection typically transmitted?

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

What is the preferred method for diagnosing trichomoniasis?

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

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

<p>Metronidazole (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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