Trichomonas vaginalis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the parasitic protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis,the cause of sexually transmitted vaginitis. This pear-shaped organism is 15-20 microns in length and equipped with whip- like organs called flagella (bottom),which enable it to move around. It infects the genito-urinary tract of both sexes. In men this is often symptomless,but in women it causes painful inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis) and a foul- smelling,frothy discharge. Transmission is commonly,but not exclusively,by sexual inter- course. Magnification x2400 at 6x7cm size. Magnification: x7000 at 10x8 inch size | |
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