Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasitic protozoan that causes trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It’s a flagellated, anaerobic parasite that infects the urogenital tract.
Key points about Trichomonas vaginalis:
Causative Agent:Trichomonas vaginalis is the sole causative agent of trichomoniasis.
Transmission:It’s primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, oral, and anal sex.
Incubation Period:The incubation period for trichomoniasis is typically 5 to 28 days.
Symptoms:While many people are asymptomatic, symptoms in women can include vaginal discharge, itching, painful intercourse, and urinary symptoms. Men may experience urethritis, testicular pain, or penile discharge.
Treatment:Trichomoniasis is easily treated with antibiotics like metronidazole or tinidazole.
Complications:Untreated trichomoniasis can increase the risk of acquiring or transmitting other STIs, including HIV, and can also cause inflammation of the reproductive tract.
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The Triple Marker test is a second-trimester prenatal screening test performed between the 14th and 22nd week of pregnancy (ideally 15-20 weeks) to assess the risk of neural tube defects and chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome and Trisomy 18, in the fetus. It measures levels of three substances in the mother’s blood: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), and Estriol (uE3). The results, combined with the mother’s age and ultrasound data, are used to calculate the risk for these conditions. A high-risk result indicates the need for further, more invasive, diagnostic tests to confirm the findings.
What the Test Measures
The test analyzes three substances in the mother’s blood:
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP):A protein the fetus produces; elevated levels can suggest a neural tube defect.
