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TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS [4 records]

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Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Bioengineering
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
CONT

Apart from clinical assessment, the methods of identifying Trichomonas vaginalis in women are ... (1) Examination of fresh preparations from the vagina or urethra by direct microscopy; (2) Culture in artificial media; (3) Microscopic examination of stained preparations. Direct microscopy. In this method a fresh specimen of the vaginal secretion is transferred ... from the vaginal vault to a glass microscope slide and examined under a cover slip using either oil immersion high power, dark-field, or phase contrast microscopy.

CONT

Because of the low sensitivity of direct microscopy, culture may be used, where available, to isolate the parasite from urethral swabs, urine sediments, prostate fluid and vaginal specimens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Technique biologique
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
CONT

Examen direct au microscope -- C’est un examen facile à réaliser et qui est très informatif [...] Le prélèvement est étalé sur une lame avec une goutte de sérum physiologique. On peut ainsi visualiser un Trichomonas, des fragments mycéliens ou des leucocytes.

CONT

Trichomonas vaginalis [...] À cause de la faible sensibilité de la microscopie directe, on peut effectuer une culture, lorsque disponible, afin d’isoler le parasite à l'aide d’écouvillonnages urétraux, de sédiments urinaires, de liquide prostatique et d’échantillons vaginaux.

OBS

On parle d’un «examen microscopique direct», par opposition à un examen microscopique effectué après concentration ou mise en culture de l’échantillon, par exemple.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bacterial Diseases
Universal entry(ies)
A59
classification system code, see observation
DEF

[A] very common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by infection with a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis.

OBS

A59: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies bactériennes
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
A59
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Infection transmise sexuellement très commune, causée par le protozoaire Trichomonas vaginalis.

OBS

A59 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades bacterianas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
A59
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Infestación urogenital producida por Trichomonas vaginalis, es de transmisión sexual, se caracteriza por inflamación de las mucosas de los órganos sexuales y del tracto urinario, flujo anormal y comezón en la zona genital.

CONT

Tricomoniasis. Es la presencia de protozoos flagelados, pertenecientes a la Familia Tricomonadidae y al género tricomonas [...] En el ser humano ocurre la infección por la especie Trichomonas vaginalis, que se encuentra en el tracto genitourinario de la mujer y del hombre, [...] a través de las relaciones sexuales, considerándose por tanto una infección de transmisión sexual (ITS).

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Record 3 2012-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
DEF

A species with four flagella found in the vagina and male genital tract, usually transmitted by coitus.

OBS

Vaginal trichomoniasis may be asymptomatic or it may be manifested by severe vaginitis associated with discharge, burning, pruritus, and chafing; infection in the male may produce urethritis, enlargement of the prostate, and epididymitis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
DEF

Trichomonas pouvant infecter l’appareil génito-urinaire.

CONT

Infection à Trichomonas vaginalis.

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
443-48-1
CAS number
OBS

An antitrichomonal and antiamebic ...; administered orally and intravaginally in Trichomonas vaginalis infections in females and orally in male trichomoniasis, and administered orally in intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
443-48-1
CAS number
DEF

Agent trichomonacide.

CONT

Par mesure de prudence, on recommande que le métronidazole ne soit administré comme traitement de la trichomonose que dans les cas où une infection à Trichomonas vaginalis a été nettement confirmée par des techniques de diagnostic appropriées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
443-48-1
CAS number
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