Multiple choice

Which among the following is a protozoan disease?

  1. Trichomoniasis

  2. Thrush

  3. Histoplasmosis

  4. Ringworm
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Explanation

Trichomonas vaginalis, a protozoa, causes (the usually sexually transmitted) trichomoniasis. Although asymptomatic most of the times, it needs attention as it is known to facilitate HIV transmission. Symptoms include vaginitis leading to white discharge in women and urethritis leading to burning micturition in men.

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