4-Trichomonas
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In women
Pathogenesis and Clinical picture
Trophozoites feed on mucosal surface
of vagina and urethra producing
sloughing of squamous epithelial cells
Asymptomatic (50%)
Profuse odourous (foul-smelling) discharge, burning, itching,
dyspareunia, frequency of urination and dysuria.
(Painful sexual intercourse)
On examination:
vagina
Excessive discharge, diffuse vulval erythema
Vaginal wall inflammation (Strawberry cervix)
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