Possible pathogen in the urinary tract1, but considered generally commensal and a probiotic.
References
- 1.Pathak P, Trilligan C, Rapose A. Bifidobacterium–friend or foe? A case of urinary tract infection with Bifidobacterium species. Case Reports. Published online September 24, 2014:bcr2014205122-bcr2014205122. doi:10.1136/bcr-2014-205122
| Condition type | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Affected systems | |
| Sexually Transmissible | |
| Genitourinary Incidence | |
| Age group affected |
Microbial information
| Anaerobe / Aerobe | Anaerobe |
|---|---|
| Gram stain | Gram-positive |
| Best tests to detect | |
| Pathogen of |
| Commensal of (Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition) |
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| Optimal growth pH | |
| Conditions correlated with |
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| Cellular adherence capacities | |
| Found in healthy vaginas | Possibly |
| Biofilm-forming capacities | |
| Cellular Morphology |
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| Microbe Motility | Motile |
| Colony Colour | |
| Substances Produced | |
| Sexually Transmissible |
What are the symptoms of Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract?
What causes Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract?
- No causes found for Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract, yet.
What are the risk factors associated with Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract?
- No risk factors for Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract, yet.
How do you diagnose Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract?
- No diagnoses found for Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract, yet.
How do you treat Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract?
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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract?
What complications are associated with Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract?
- No complications found for Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract, yet.