Abstract: The present invention relates to a detection kit, a set of primers contained in said kit and a method of using the kit for the specific detection of T. tenax that can be used to the specific detection, prevention and/or infectious disease control associated with Trichomonas tenax in humans. The kit, the primers and the method of use described herein allow the specific detection of T. tenax by identifying a single nucleotide polymorphism of the gene that encoding ?-tubulin of T. tenax in a subgingival or pulmonary exudate sample, allowing to differentiate if the infection is produced by T. tenax or T. vaginalis.

Abstract: A drive pinion assembly 10 for a starter motor has a drive plate 12 adapted to be driven by a shaft of the motor. The drive plate has axially extending projections which co-operate with corresponding projections on a pinion 14. The projections are separated circumferentially by fingers of a resiliently compressible member to reduce impact loading on the pinion 14 as it engages teeth of a ring gear.