Exam III - Thrichomonas foetus

Question 1

What is/are the host(s) for Tritrichomonas foetus?

Answer 1

Cattle

Question 2

What is/are the site(s) of infection for Tritrichomonas foetus in cows?

Answer 2

uterus & sometimes vagina

Question 3

What is/are the site(s) of infection for Tritrichomonas foetus in bulls?

Answer 3

prepuce

Question 4

Describe any pathogenesis associated with Tritrichomonas foetus in cows?

Answer 4

Abortion before the 4^th month of pregnancy is common, followed by recovery

Question 5

Describe any clinical signs seen with Tritrichomonas foetus in the bull

Answer 5

none

Question 6

Describe any pathogenesis seen with Tritrichomonas foetus in bulls

Answer 6

preputial discharge, small nodules on the preputial & penile membranes shortly after infection. Nothing after that