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*Transmission via direct contact

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~~'''Pathogenesis'''~~

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*No clinical signs in the bull once established

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**Inhabits the preputial cavity

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**Once infected, bulls remain so permanently

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*Infertility and abortion in the cow

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**Inhabits the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]] and [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]]

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*Prevalence has dramatically decreased in cattle since the introduction of artificial insemination

*Occurs in the digestive tract of other species

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*''T. gallinae'' is pathogenic in pigeons

**Inhabits the [[Crop - Anatomy and Physiology|crop]]

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~~'''Diagnosis'''~~

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*Microscopic examination of [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vaginal]] or preputial washings

Trichomonas foetus

A venereal infection of cattle that can cause early embryonic death and abortion.

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[[Trichomonosis - Cattle]]

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[[Category:Miscellaneous_Protozoa]]

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[[Category:To_Do_-~~_Parasites~~]]

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[[Category:To_Do_-_CABI]]

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