Journal article
Biology of trichomonosis
Current opinion in infectious diseases, Vol.13(1), pp.37-45
02/2000
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/115759
PMID: 11964771
Abstract
Trichomonas vaginalis is emerging as a major pathogen of men and women and is associated with serious health consequences. Advances in diagnosis and treatment are presented. The complexity of trichomonad pathogenesis is illustrated in the interaction of this parasite with human cells, tissues and the immune system. It is now becoming evident that the interaction of trichomonads with the host is frequently modulated by environmental signals. The molecular biology of trichomonads is still in its infancy, but analysis of genes, genomic structure and transcriptional mechanisms suggest that trichomonads combine both prokaryotic and eukaryotic features. Evidence for the ancient divergence of trichomonads from other eukaryotic lineages is discussed.
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- Title
- Biology of trichomonosis
- Creators
- Michael W Lehker - aDepartment of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, and bDepartment of Microbiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USAJohn F Alderete
- Publication Details
- Current opinion in infectious diseases, Vol.13(1), pp.37-45
- Academic Unit
- Molecular Biosciences, School of
- Publisher
- United States
- Identifiers
- 99900547745801842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article