Motile trophozoites found microscopically in fresh urine or fresh genital secretions is diagnostic for which of the following parasites?

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Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellate that can inhabit the urogenital system of both males and females.It is usually considered a sexually transmitted disease and the cause of vaginitis,urethritis,and prostatitis.It is easily identified in fresh urine or fresh genital secretions because it is highly motile.If the specimen is old,then the trophozoite may not be motile and appear "rounded up" and resemble a white blood cell.Therefore only fresh specimens should be analyzed.

Motile Trophozoites Found Microscopically in Fresh Urine or Fresh Genital