Experimental transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis in laboratory animals and the chemistry of vaginal exudates.
Experimental transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis into laboratory was carried out. The protein and glucose levels of infected vaginal exudates were also investigated. Subcutaneous lesions were produced in the mice with influx of neutrophils and macrophages and sloughing of epidermal parts. Rats, seem to be refractory to this infection. Compared with normal persons, the protein and glucose levels were higher and richer in exudates of patients with T. vaginalis infection.
D000818:Animals; D005122:Exudates and Transudates / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D051379:Mice; D011506:Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D051381:Rats; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D014247:Trichomonas Vaginitis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D014246:Trichomonas vaginalis / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D014621:Vagina / Q000032:analysis*
D011506:Proteins; D005947:Glucose