Been back at it on STI based humanoid virus and bacteria. Held it off for a while as I struggled on the designs for the others.
not really osmosis jones fan oc in mind. More less inspired, but not really ment to be based within the setting and world of that kind of thing in mind. And definitely not going anime human like cells at work. Iâm not fully sure if theyâre a one off or not. But ngl I do like some of the designs so maybe? Idk
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Iâm satisfied with how they came out. But Iâm still torn on the rest on the list. It is kinda funny people find them attractive. Itâs like a siren but for getting freaky disease
some STDs in mind I plan on:
HIV/AIDS
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Syphilis
HPV
Herpes
Hepatitis
Trichomoniasis
Since this is apparently my current fixation. I have done some readings to help get some idea. Both in appearance and symptoms lol. Probably my weirdest autistic niche interest so far
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Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis; the top three sexually transmitted infections worldwide. What's at number 4? Trichomoniasis. It's caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, which sticks to cells lining the vagina or the urine-carrying duct in the penis. Different strains can infect the same body. Researchers now investigate how these strains communicate with each other by infecting human cells in a dish. Scanning electron microscopy of parasites (pictured, blue) revealed that different strains â some that stick well to cells (CDC1132) and some that are less sticky (G3) â communicate with each other by sending out tube-like protrusions (orange) of their cell membrane. This is facilitated by membrane packages (extracellular vesicles) released by the parasites. Analysing these vesicles revealed that they contain proteins involved in signalling and communication. Importantly, they found CDC1132 and G3 strains both become stickier in the presence of other strains. This may have implications for how trichomoniasis infection progresses.
Written by Lux Fatimathas
Image from work by NehuĂŠn Salas and colleagues
Laboratorio de ParĂĄsitos Anaerobios, Instituto TecnolĂłgico de ChascomĂşs, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Published in eLife, May 2023
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Scientists are working out how Trichomonas vaginalis, one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections, causes problems in women and men.
Frances Mercer runs a fight club.
In one corner, the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, which causes a widespread sexually transmitted infection that many people have never heard of. In the other corner are neutrophils, the immune system cells best equipped to take down the aggressor.
Watching the two battle it out, Mercer, an immunoparasitologist at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, has learned a lot about the parasite. And sheâs shown exactly how neutrophils manage to take down T. vaginalis â using a maneuver that scientists didnât even know the immune cells possessed.
A focus on T. vaginalis has been a long time coming. In 2016, the parasite was responsible for about 156 million worldwide cases of the sexually transmitted infection called trichomoniasis in men and women. In the United States, trichomoniasis is the third most common sexually transmitted infection after HPV, or human papillomavirus, and herpes.
Today, scientists are just beginning to get a handle on how the parasite causes trouble â including increasing risk for HIV infection, infertility and preterm delivery â and how the human immune system fights back. Complicating the picture is the fact that T. vaginalis doesnât work alone. Other microbes living inside the vagina, and some inside the parasite itself, get into the fray.
Not just a nuisance
The infection âis not taken very seriously; itâs thought of as making women a bit itchy down there,â says Jane Carlton, a parasitologist at the New York University Center for Genomics and Systems Biology. As its name suggests, T. vaginalis colonizes the vagina, but it can also find a home in the urethra, which carries urine, in both men and women.
156 million: Estimate of worldwide cases of trichomoniasis in men and women in 2016
âOne personâs nuisance infection is another personâs raving, itchy, hot, burning infection,â Carlton adds. About one-third or more of women who have an infection will have itch, discomfort or discharge â probably due to the action of the immune cells fighting the parasite, Mercer says.
About 5 to 10 percent of infected men suffer similar symptoms. The infection can be treated with metronidazole, a parasite-killing antibiotic, but about 5 percent of parasites are resistant to the drug.
Left untreated, trichomoniasis can have long-term consequences. The infection about doubles a womanâs chances of acquiring HIV. The risk might go up, Mercer says, because the parasite damages the barrier between the vaginal wall and the rest of the body, or because it causes an influx of the immune systemâs T cells, which are the target of HIV infections. The parasite also interferes with female fertility and pregnancy. In men, T. vaginalis has been tentatively linked to infertility and prostate cancer.
Plus, the parasite can infect the same person more than once. Unlike with many other microbes, the immune system seems to be lousy at remembering how to fight T. vaginalis. The invader may even manipulate the immune response to block that memory, speculates Daniele DessĂŹ, a microbiologist at the University of Sassari in Italy, with a touch of awe: âThis is quite amazing for such a primitive organism.â
T. vaginalis is one of three species of trichomonad that infect humans. Scientists think trichomonads, single-celled protozoans, may have been among the first organisms to branch off the evolutionary tree after the rise of the original eukaryote, the ancestor of all animals, plants, fungi and protozoans.
âLearning about Trichomonas vaginalis is like learning about our own origins â who we were at the beginning,â says parasitologist Augusto Simoes-Barbosa of the University of Auckland in New Zealand. âProbably our ancestor was a very complex organism.â
At some point in its history â scientists donât know when â T. vaginalis found the vagina a suitable place to live. Itâs a good choice, points out Carlton: warm, moist, with plentiful sources of nutrition. Plus, men provide a convenient shuttle service to the next vagina.
Transmitted by sexual contact, the pear-shaped parasite swims into the vagina, paddling with tail-like flagella. T. vaginalis then sprawls out, amoeba-like, among the cells lining the vagina and cervix, rupturing them and eating the pieces.
It's important to seek professional medical care for Trichomoniasis, an infection caused by a parasite. This infection can sometimes be asymptomatic but may lead to health issues if not treated properly.
Signs to look out for include:
Unusual discharge đ§
Strong-smelling discharge đ
Genital discomfort or itching đŁ
Painful urination đť
Discomfort during intimate activities đ
If you experience any of these symptoms or need advice, consult a qualified specialist.
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Opening The Conversation: Approaching The Topic With Your Partner Approaching the topic of sexual health can be a sensitive and challenging conversation to have with your partner.
Understanding Trichomoniasis And Its Impact Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. It primarily affects the urogenital tract in both men and women, with women being more prone to the infection.
Understanding Trichomoniasis: A Common Sti Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasitic protozoan called Trichomonas vaginalis. It is one of the most prevalent curable STIs worldwide, affecting both men and women.
