Trichomonas vaginalis

– Flagellated protozoan parasite 

– Lack of cyst stage, it exists only in the trophozoite form 
– Symptoms: Profuse frothy greenish yellow discharge 
– It shows twitching motility / Jerky / Wobbling / Rotatory motility  🔴 NEET PG 2023
– Colpitis macularis: Strawberry appearance of vaginal mucosa (Angry looking vagina) 
– Culture: Diamond’s media
– Treatment: Metronidazole / Tinidazole

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