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Trichomoniasis 

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The Pilar Apparatus

medical illustration of This 3D bioscape features a very common STD known as trichomoniasis that is caused by the single-celled parasitic organism Trichomonas vaginalis. The organism has a pear-shaped trophozoite form when not in contact with male or female urogential tract epithelium, but once it touches a host cell it assumes a closely-applied amoeboid form that is cytotoxic, causing inflammation and host tissue damage. The 'frothy' exudate spilling over the epithelial cells is characteristic of trichomoniasis.
Next medical illustration of This is image is one from a series of immunology-related illustrations. It shows the assembly process and transfer of MHC Class 1 molecules into the cell membrane of a dendritic cell (top right).

Synthesis and Transfer of MHC Class 1 Molecules

This 3D bioscape features a very common STD known as trichomoniasis that is caused by the single-celled parasitic organism Trichomonas vaginalis. The organism has a pear-shaped trophozoite form when not in contact with male or female urogential tract epithelium, but once it touches a host cell it assumes a closely-applied amoeboid form that is cytotoxic, causing inflammation and host tissue damage. The 'frothy' exudate spilling over the epithelial cells is characteristic of trichomoniasis.

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