- 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
- 1.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
| Condition type | Bacteria |
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| Affected systems | Reproductive |
| Sexually Transmissible | |
| Genitourinary Incidence | uncommon |
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Microbial information
| Anaerobe / Aerobe | Facultative anaerobe/aerobe |
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| Gram stain | Gram-positive |
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| Commensal of (Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition) |
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| Found in healthy vaginas | No |
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| Sexually Transmissible |
What are the symptoms of Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections?
What causes Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections?
- No causes found for Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections, yet.
What are the risk factors associated with Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections?
- No risk factors for Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections, yet.
How do you diagnose Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections?
- No diagnoses found for Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections, yet.
How do you treat Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections?
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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections?
- No resistances found for Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections, yet.
What complications are associated with Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections?
- No complications found for Gemella asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections, yet.