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Ancient Flagellates: Trichomonas vaginalis

Exploring the evolutionarily ancient flagellates Trichomonas vaginalis, a pathogenic parabasalid that lacks mitochondria and is often transmitted through sexual intercourse, causing damage to urinary and reproductive tracts if untreated. 8 Relevant

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Ancient Flagellates: Trichomonas vaginalis

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  1. PROTISTS & FUNGI Lecture 2

  2. Evolutionarily Ancient Flagellates

  3. Trichomonas vaginalis…A Parabasalid • lack mitochondria • is a pathogen • usually transmitted during sexual intercourse. • Damages the urinary and reproductive tracts unless treated.

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