Trichomonas are single-celled parasites that live in the vagina and cervix of women and in the prostate gland of men. This group of parasites belongs to the protozoa. Trichomonas oralis is a type of parasite that lives on the mucous membranes of the mouth and upper respiratory tract.
These pathogens are usually transmitted through kissing or sharing utensils. And although the fungus is often found in the genitals