Repro- Parasites and treatment Flashcards

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Trichomonas vaginalis- presentation

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Vaginitis; cervicitis with capillary dilation and punctate hemorrhage {“strawberry cervix”); burning, itching; malodorous yellow-green discharge

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Trichomonas vaginalis- diagnosis

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Wet mount shows modal trophozoites; vaginal pH above 4.5

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Trichomonas vaginalis- treatment

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Metronidazole (treat both partners)

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