Bifidobacterium longum in the urogenital tract

Possible pathogen in the urinary tract​1​, but considered generally commensal and a probiotic.

References

  1. 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 typeBacteria
Affected systems
Sexually Transmissible
Genitourinary Incidence
Age group affected

Microbial information

Anaerobe / AerobeAnaerobe
Gram stainGram-positive
Best tests to detect
Pathogen of
  • Urinary tract
  • Blood
  • Systemic
Commensal of
(Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition)
  • Mouth
  • Gut
  • Vagina
Optimal growth pH
Conditions correlated with
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Cellular adherence capacities
Found in healthy vaginasPossibly
Biofilm-forming capacities
Cellular Morphology
  • Bacillus (rod-shaped)
Microbe MotilityMotile
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.

References

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