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Tritrichomonas foetus (view source)

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*Transmission via direct contact
 
*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
 
*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]]
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'''Diagnosis'''
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*Microscopic examination of [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vaginal]] or preputial washings
         
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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[[Trichomonosis - Cattle]]
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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]]
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[[Category:To_Do_-_Parasites]]
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[[Category:To_Do_-_CABI]]
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