Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Trichomoniasis01:18

Trichomoniasis

Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellated protozoan parasite and the causative agent of trichomoniasis, one of the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infections in the United States. This extracellular parasite primarily colonizes the lower genitourinary tract in women—particularly the vagina—and in men, the urethra and prostate. Its structural and functional adaptations enable its survival, motility, and pathogenicity within the host environment.Structural Features and Host EntryT.
Sexually Transmitted Infections01:26

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted primarily through unsafe sexual interactions. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause them and can result in severe health complications if untreated.ChlamydiaThe bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the disease Chlamydia, the most common STI in the United States. This peculiar pathogen requires human cells to reproduce, residing intracellularly. The initial infection often goes unnoticed because it typically does not...
Giardiasis01:12

Giardiasis

Giardiasis is a globally prevalent intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis (also known as G. lamblia or G. intestinalis). This flagellated protozoan is the most frequently identified intestinal parasite in the United States and worldwide. Transmission primarily occurs via the fecal-oral route, with infection arising from ingestion of water or food contaminated with cysts. Individuals in low-resource settings, international travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, daycare...
Toxoplasmosis01:28

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis, a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, poses significant public health challenges globally due to its high seroprevalence and varied clinical manifestations. As an obligate intracellular parasite, T. gondii can infect all warm-blooded vertebrates, but felids are its only definitive hosts, shedding unsporulated oocysts into the environment. Humans typically acquire the infection through ingestion of tissue cysts in undercooked meat or oocysts from...
Amebiasis01:28

Amebiasis

Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite, is responsible for intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis. Though a significant proportion of infections remain asymptomatic, approximately 50 million individuals annually are estimated to present with clinical disease, resulting in up to 100,000 deaths globally. The disease burden is disproportionately high in regions with lower socioeconomic status, such as parts of India, Africa, Mexico, and Latin America.Etiology and TransmissionThe infective...
Bacterial Phylum Chlamydiae01:29

Bacterial Phylum Chlamydiae

The phylum Chlamydiae or Chlamydiota is composed of a single order, Chlamydiales. This phylum consists entirely of obligate intracellular parasites that infect eukaryotic hosts. While human pathogens within this group have been studied extensively, the phylum encompasses many species capable of interacting with various eukaryotic organisms. Members of Chlamydiae are typically small cocci, approximately 0.5 μm in diameter, and exhibit a distinctive developmental cycle. As is characteristic of...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Maternal dietary patterns in pregnancy and fetal growth in Japan: the Osaka Maternal and Child Health Study.

The British journal of nutrition·2011
Same author

Beverage consumption and the prevalence of tooth loss in pregnant Japanese women: the Osaka Maternal and Child Health Study.

Fukuoka igaku zasshi = Hukuoka acta medica·2008
Same author

A pilot study of docetaxel-carboplatin versus paclitaxel-carboplatin in Japanese patients with epithelial ovarian cancer.

International journal of clinical oncology·2007
Same author

[Evaluation of the new nucleic acid amplification system for direct detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in women].

Kansenshogaku zasshi. The Journal of the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases·2006
Same author

Effect of female sex steroids on human endometrial CD16neg CD56bright natural killer cells.

Fertility and sterility·2003

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections
09:11

A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections

Published on: August 11, 2012

[Trichomoniasis].

Jinsuke Yasuda1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Matsushita Memorial Hospital.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|January 31, 2009
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Trichomonas vaginalis, a common curable STI, is underestimated despite severe health risks like HIV transmission. Increased screening and better diagnostics are crucial for understanding its epidemiology and impact.

More Related Videos

Detection of Extravascular Trypanosoma Parasites by Fine Needle Aspiration
08:33

Detection of Extravascular Trypanosoma Parasites by Fine Needle Aspiration

Published on: August 7, 2019

Sexual Transmission of American Trypanosomes from Males and Females to Naive Mates
13:55

Sexual Transmission of American Trypanosomes from Males and Females to Naive Mates

Published on: January 27, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 26, 2026

A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections
09:11

A Human Fallopian Tube Model for Investigation of C. trachomatis Infections

Published on: August 11, 2012

Detection of Extravascular Trypanosoma Parasites by Fine Needle Aspiration
08:33

Detection of Extravascular Trypanosoma Parasites by Fine Needle Aspiration

Published on: August 7, 2019

Sexual Transmission of American Trypanosomes from Males and Females to Naive Mates
13:55

Sexual Transmission of American Trypanosomes from Males and Females to Naive Mates

Published on: January 27, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Trichomonas vaginalis is the most prevalent curable sexually transmitted infection globally.
  • It is often asymptomatic, particularly in women and men, leading to underdiagnosis.
  • The infection has significant health sequelae, including facilitating HIV transmission, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the underestimated public health burden of Trichomonas vaginalis infections.
  • To advocate for improved diagnostic methods, balancing cost and accuracy (e.g., PCR vs. wet mount microscopy).
  • To emphasize the need for targeted screening of asymptomatic individuals and consideration for low-risk groups.

Summary:

  • Trichomonas vaginalis, the most common curable STI, is frequently asymptomatic, masking its widespread impact.
  • The condition contributes to serious health issues, including increased HIV transmission risk and adverse reproductive health outcomes.
  • Current diagnostic approaches and screening strategies require enhancement to address the underestimated prevalence and epidemiology.

Impact:

  • Developing more accessible and accurate diagnostic tools is essential.
  • Targeted screening of asymptomatic populations will improve understanding of T. vaginalis epidemiology.
  • Raising awareness and concern is vital to address the impact on HIV transmission and female reproductive health.