In which of the following infection ‘strawberry cervix’ is seen?
Correct Answer: Trichomonas vaginalis
Description: Multiple punctuate spot on the cervix gives it the appearance of a strawberry hence called so. This is due to capillary dilation as a result of the inflammatory response to Trichomonas vaginalis. Classically, with a cervical smear, infected women have a transparent "halo" around their superficial cell nucleus. T. vaginalis was traditionally diagnosed a wet mount, in which "corkscrew" motility was observed.
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