Anaerococcus octavius in the vagina

Found in the human vagina.

Uncommon cause of human infection. May be commensal of skin, vagina and nasal cavity. ​1​

References

  1. 1.
    Cobo F, Navarro-Marí JM. First description of Anaerococcus octavius as cause of bacteremia. Anaerobe. Published online February 2020:102130. doi:10.1016/j.anaerobe.2019.102130
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Jessica Lloyd

Jessica is a degree-qualified naturopath (BHSc) specialising in vulvovaginal health and disease, based in Melbourne, Australia.

Jessica is the owner and lead naturopath of My Vagina, and is a member of the:

  • International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
  • International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
  • National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Australia
  • Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS)
  • Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)

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