*Trichomonas vaginalis* uses lipoglycans and tetraspanins to adhere to cells. Tetraspanins are also important in invading tissues. *T. vaginalis* also engulf other microbes which further leads to infection and microbiota imbalance.

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*Trichomonas vaginalis* is a protozoan with flagella. It causes the sexually transmitted infection, Trichomoniasis. *T. vaginalis* is part of the normal vaginal microbiota. But when other microbiota in the vagina is disrupted, it can cause infection. 

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Virulence Factors of *Trichomonas vaginalis*

Both males and females will experience itching, irritation, discharge and burning and soreness in the genitalia. Females will experience dysuria and vaginal discharge if infected with Trichomoniasis.

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