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'''Pathogenesis'''
−*No clinical signs in the bull once established
−**Inhabits the preputial cavity
−**Once infected, bulls remain so permanently
−*Infertility and abortion in the cow
−**Inhabits the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]] and [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]]
−*Prevalence has dramatically decreased in cattle since the introduction of artificial insemination
'''Diagnosis'''
−*Microscopic examination of [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vaginal]] or preputial washings
*Transmission via direct contact
*Transmission via direct contact
−*Occurs in the digestive tract of other species
*Occurs in the digestive tract of other species
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*''T. gallinae'' is pathogenic in pigeons
*''T. gallinae'' is pathogenic in pigeons
**Inhabits the [[Crop - Anatomy and Physiology|crop]]
**Inhabits the [[Crop - Anatomy and Physiology|crop]]
−Trichomonas foetus
Trichomonas foetus
A venereal infection of cattle that can cause early embryonic death and abortion.
A venereal infection of cattle that can cause early embryonic death and abortion.
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==Test yourself with the Protozoa Flashcards==
==Test yourself with the Protozoa Flashcards==
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[[Category:Miscellaneous_Protozoa]]
[[Category:Miscellaneous_Protozoa]]
−[[Category:To_Do_-_Parasites]]
+[[Category:To_Do_-_CABI]]