Immuno-Struggle of Trichomonas Vaginalis to Live in the Human Body

Authors: Mohamed FAM

DOI: 10.23880/vij-16000119

Volume 1, Issue 4

Abstract

Trichomonas vaginalis is a urogenital flagellate, the etiological agent of human trichomoniasis. It is a worldwide curable sexually transmitted infection. It is often passed on by an asymptomatic carrier. Trichomonas induce pro-inflammatory and immunosuppressive cytokines in infected subjects. The parasite has also different immune evasion mechanisms to establish infection.

Keywords: Trichomonas vaginalis; Flagellate; Trichomoniasis; Immune Evasion

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