Tritrichomonas foetus Flashcards
1
Q
DH:
A
cattle
2
Q
IH:
A
None
3
Q
Direct life cycle
A
- Trophozoite: motile
- 3-5 anterior flagella, undulating membrane, axostyle, single nucleus
- Flagellated trophozoites introduced during coitus
- Reproductive (binary fission) in reproductive tract
4
Q
Cutlure trophozoites via
A
In Pouch TF systems and use wet mounts for reproductive samples and use physiologic saline
5
Q
Is there a cyst stage?
A
NOOOO
6
Q
Infective stage for DH:
A
Trophozoites (Motile!)
7
Q
Site in female for inf.:
A
Repro. tract; vagina and uterus
8
Q
Site in male for inf.:
A
Sheath of penis, seminal vesicles, testicles
9
Q
Site of inf. for fetus:
A
fluids from abortion, stomach of the aborted fetus
10
Q
Route(s) of infection
A
venerally (colitis)
11
Q
PPP
A
14-20 days
12
Q
Clinical signs
A
“Trichomonad abortions”, Trichomonosis
o Males: asymptomatic CARRIER
o Females: repeat breeders, infertility, vaginitis, chronic vagina and vulva inflammation
o Fetus: usually aborted first 16 weeks
