Trichomonas Vaginalis T. vaginalis is a pear-shaped organism that moves itself with four whip-like flagellas that protrude from its front end. A fifth flagellum attached to a flowing membrane that extends rearward. T. vaginalis is a non civilized eukaryotic organism that is in most respects similar to other eukaryotes, but its energy metabolism bears a stronger resemblance to that of anaerobic bacteria. Trichomoniasis is a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by infection
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passion was for biology specifically microbiology. In 1978 Alderete received his P.H.D. in microbiology form the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Alderete focused his research on one of the world’s most commonly sexually transmitted diseases trichomonas vaginalis, commonly known as trichomoniasis or trich. This protozoal STD manifests itself in a variety of ways including genital Itching, burning, redness, sore and swollen genitals, a frequent urge to urinate, burning when urinating, and genital discharge
Gardnerella vaginalis started a controversy due to different interpretations of its clinical significance, taxonomic position, and Gram stain reaction. The organism was first named Haemophilus vaginalis. However, it lacked some of the characteristics the Haemophilus species required. It was then referred to as Corynebacterium vaginale. It was later changed to Gardnerella vaginalis when a new genus was necessary (Catlin, 1992). This paper will focus on the characteristics of G. vaginalis and how it
Both prokaryotes and protists have negative and positive impacts on humans. Prokaryotes and protists are both used in a variety of ways by humans today. They can affect humans in the way of disease, which can be deadly, but also help humans with environmental issues too. Also, both provide food sources for humans which are beneficial. Most prokaryotes are bacteria, which can cause many human diseases. In fact, bacteria cause about one half of human diseases (Reece et. al, 2011 p583). Some examples
Name: Pubic Lice (commonly called “Crabs”) Causative Agent: Pthirus Pubis Clinical Manifestations: Symptoms do not normally appear until actually having pubic lice for about five days. Even after five days, some people just never get any symptoms. If symptoms do appear, they may cause: uncomfortable itching in the anus or genitals, fever, feeling under the weather, awareness of the presence of lice or small eggs, which are called nits located in pubic hair. Transmission: Pubic lice are easily transmitted