Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection
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What is the characteristic appearance of the vagina in Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

  • A dry, irritated appearance
  • A greenish-yellow discharge
  • A strawberry patch appearance (correct)
  • A white, thick discharge

What is the primary method of transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

  • Sharing personal hygiene items
  • Ingesting contaminated food or water
  • Sexual contact (correct)
  • Touching contaminated surfaces

What is the typical pH of vaginal fluid in Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

  • 6.5 and up
  • 4.5 and up (correct)
  • Below 4.5
  • 5.5 and up

What is the diagnostic test used to confirm Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

<p>Wet mount with methylene blue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic smell of the vaginal discharge in Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

<p>Foul-smelling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug of choice for treating Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

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

What is the primary site of Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

<p>Vaginas, prostate gland, and urethras (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of microulcerations in Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

<p>Flagellar movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a positive whiff test in Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

<p>pH above 4.5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to treat both partners in Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

<p>To prevent re-infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the lesions seen in Trichomonas vaginalis infection?

<p>Hat-shaped (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of movement seen in Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites?

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

Study Notes

Trichomonas Vaginalis

  • Causes cervicitis, characterized by a bright red color due to vascular perfusion and punctuate lesions.
  • Presents with burning, itching, and malodorous yellow-green discharge.
  • Diagnosed with a wet mount showing motile trophozoites.
  • Infection is associated with a vaginal pH of 4.5 and above.

Characteristics

  • Exists only as a trophozoite, found in urethras, vaginas, and prostate gland.
  • Flagellar movement causes microulcerations, leading to a characteristic strawberry patch appearance on the vagina.

Diagnosis

  • Positive whiff test indicates pH above 4.5.
  • Methylene blue wet mount is used to diagnose, showing motile trophozoites.

Treatment and Prevention

  • Sexually transmitted infection, requiring treatment of both partners.
  • Metronidazole is used to treat the infection.

Trichomonas Vaginalis

  • Causes cervicitis, characterized by a bright red color due to vascular perfusion and punctuate lesions.
  • Presents with burning, itching, and malodorous yellow-green discharge.
  • Diagnosed with a wet mount showing motile trophozoites.
  • Infection is associated with a vaginal pH of 4.5 and above.

Characteristics

  • Exists only as a trophozoite, found in urethras, vaginas, and prostate gland.
  • Flagellar movement causes microulcerations, leading to a characteristic strawberry patch appearance on the vagina.

Diagnosis

  • Positive whiff test indicates pH above 4.5.
  • Methylene blue wet mount is used to diagnose, showing motile trophozoites.

Treatment and Prevention

  • Sexually transmitted infection, requiring treatment of both partners.
  • Metronidazole is used to treat the infection.

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Identify the symptoms and characteristics of Trichomonas vaginalis infection, a common sexually transmitted disease that causes cervicitis, abnormal discharge, and more. Learn about its diagnosis and presentation through vivid imagery.

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