Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract

Commensal gut bacteria, probiotic, unclear of impact in the vagina

JL notes

I have never seen a healthy vaginal microbiome with this bacteria in it. Tends to be quite dominant, 30-60%, when present. Why? Produces lactic acid (LAB),

B. breve in UTI 

  • Not widely associated with urinary tract infections
  • Some scientific reports speculating that this family of bacteria might be linked to a handful of UTI cases.

Microbiome provider says, “We do not normally see significant levels of this species in healthy urine samples. However, we have seen some symptomatic donors with above 100,000 cells/mL of this species but it is hard to know if this is causative. Little is known about the effect this bacteria might have on the vaginal microbiome.”

Condition typeBacteria
Affected systems
Sexually TransmissibleYes
Genitourinary Incidence
Age group affected

Microbial information

Anaerobe / AerobeAnaerobe
Gram stainGram-positive
Best tests to detect
Pathogen of
Commensal of
(Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition)
  • Gut
Optimal growth pH
Conditions correlated with
Cellular adherence capacities
Found in healthy vaginas
Biofilm-forming capacities
Cellular Morphology
Microbe Motility
Colony Colour
Substances Produced
Sexually Transmissible

What are the symptoms of Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract?

What causes Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract?

  • No causes found for Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract, yet.

What are the risk factors associated with Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract?

  • No risk factors for Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract, yet.

How do you diagnose Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract?

  • No diagnoses found for Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract, yet.

How do you treat Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract?

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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract?

What complications are associated with Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract?

  • No complications found for Bifidobacterium breve in the vagina and urinary tract, yet.

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