Question
Which clinical condition is NOT caused by TRIC-agents?
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“Non-specific” genital infection
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Swimming-pool conjunctivitis
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| C. |
Trachoma
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| D. |
Trichomoniasis
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Correct Answer � D
Explanation
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Ans.D. Trichomoniasis
- With the exception of trichomoniasis, all the conditions result from infection with TRIC-agents, obligate intracellular parasites of group A chlamydiae.
- Trichomoniasis is a genito-urinary infection mainly affecting women, caused by a motile pear-shaped protozoan, Trichomonas vaginalis. Infection in the female usually affects the vulva, vagina, cervix and urethra, with the production of local inflammation, irritation and a characteristic frothy, yellowish discharge.
- Male infection causing urethritis, may result from venereal transmission.
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