Aspergillus rubus in the vagina

Being assessed for antibacterial and antiviral properties. Named in 1929, A. rubus has been isolated from the human vagina¹, the genitals and semen of giant pandas², UK coffee beans, Chinese tea and soil, and Czech Republic malt dust³.

References

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Deb P, Srivastava A. Aspergillus in a cervico-vaginal smear of an adult postmenopausal female: An unusual case. J Cytol. Published online 2009:123. doi:10.4103/0970-9371.59401
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Ma X, Li C, Hou J, Gu Y. Isolation and identification of culturable fungi from the genitals and semen of healthy giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). BMC Vet Res. Published online November 21, 2017. doi:10.1186/s12917-017-1231-0
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Chen AJ, Hubka V, Frisvad JC, et al. Polyphasic taxonomy of Aspergillus section Aspergillus (formerly Eurotium), and its occurrence in indoor environments and food. Studies in Mycology. Published online September 1, 2017:37-135. doi:10.1016/j.simyco.2017.07.001

Jessica Lloyd - Vulvovaginal Specialist Naturopathic Practitioner, BHSc(N)

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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