TRICHOMONAS Flashcards

1
Q

What kind of pathogen is Trichomonas?

A

Motile (moving) protozoan parasite

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2
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Does Trichomonas cause cysts?

A

No

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3
Q

What is a strain of Trichomonas?

A

T. Vaginalis

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4
Q

What STD does Trichomonas cause?

A

Trichomoniasis

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5
Q

Is trichomoniasis more common in men or women?

A

Women

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6
Q

How does a trichomonas infection present?

A

-Vaginitis in women
-Asymptomatic in men (sometimes may cause urethritis)

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7
Q

How can Trichomonas be diagnosed?

A

-Wet mount slide
-Antigen direct fluorescent antibody test

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8
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What is the treatment for a Trichomonas infection?

A

-Metronidazole (first line)
-Tinidazole

FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: Paromomycin (think: it contains the word MOM)

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