Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections

Isolated from the human vagina. Found primarily in mucous membranes of mammals, including humans, particularly in the mouth and upper digestive tract. Found occasionally in heart infections. ¹
Gemellus = geminus (Latin for twin) = because this species are dicoccus meaning two cocci.
Gemella asaccharolytica is related to bacterial vaginosis.

References

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Ulger-Toprak N, Summanen PH, Liu C, Rowlinson M-C, Finegold SM. Gemella asaccharolytica sp. nov., isolated from human clinical specimens. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. Published online May 1, 2010:1023-1026. doi:10.1099/ijs.0.001966-0

Jessica Lloyd

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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