Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 14, 2026

A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections
Published on: August 11, 2012
[Trichomonas tenax in pulmonary and pleural diseases]
1Service de réanimation polyvalente, Hôpital Font-pré, Toulon. laurentchiche@hotmail.com
Introduction:
Trichomonas is a protozoan rarely incriminated in pulmonary or pleural disorders.
Case:
An 84-year-old man, under treatment for chronic lymphoid leukemia with hypogammaglobulinemia, was hospitalized for respiratory distress and fever due to bilateral pulmonary and pleural disorders. Direct examination of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid revealed a flagella protozoan identified as Trichomonas tenax.
Discussion:
Although Trichomonas is rare in pulmonary disorders, when it occurs, T. tenax appears to be the most common species. Treatment with metronidazole was effective.
Related Concept Videos
Trichomoniasis
Atypical Pneumonia
Pulmonary Tuberculosis III
The first classification is based on the development of the disease, and it includes the following categories:
Pulmonary Tuberculosis II
Here is a detailed explanation of its pathophysiology:
Transmission: The process begins when a person inhales droplet nuclei containing M. tuberculosis. These are typically released into the air when an individual with pulmonary or...
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Tuberculosis
