Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum in the vagina

Has been isolated from the human vagina and human infections​1​. Can cause skin inflammation​2​.

References

  1. 1.
    Hinic V, Lang C, Weisser M, Straub C, Frei R, Goldenberger D. Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum: a Potentially Misidentified and Multiresistant Corynebacterium Species Isolated from Clinical Specimens. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Published online May 16, 2012:2561-2567. doi:10.1128/jcm.00386-12
  2. 2.
    Altonsy MO, Kurwa HA, Lauzon GJ, et al. Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum            , a human skin colonizer, induces the canonical nuclear factor‐κB inflammatory signaling pathway in human skin cells. Immun Inflamm Dis. Published online January 7, 2020:62-79. doi:10.1002/iid3.284
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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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