Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan flagellate that is a member of a triad group of organisms responsible for the majority of cases of vaginitis / urethritis.
Identifying Urine Sediment Organisms in STD Cases (Part 2)
Understanding Pediatric Abdominal Pain and Parasitic Infections-Part 1
A mother brings her twelve-year-old male child to the pediatrician for his yearly physical examination. When questioned if there were any changes in sleep patterns, eating habits, etc. the mother only acknowledges that from time to time he complains of abdominal discomfort and periodic bouts of diarrhea. When the child is asked about the abdominal …
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The World is Always Smaller When You Travel (Part 1)
A 32-year-old Male is brought to the emergency room complaining of a severe headache, fever, aching muscles and joints. He says that he has not been able to get the energy up to go into work for the last two days.