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

  1. 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 typeBacteria
Affected systemsReproductive
Sexually Transmissible
Genitourinary Incidenceuncommon
Age group affected

Microbial information

Anaerobe / AerobeFacultative anaerobe/aerobe
Gram stainGram-positive
Best tests to detect
  • PCR
  • DNA
  • NGS
Pathogen of
  • Vagina
Commensal of
(Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition)
  • Mouth
Optimal growth pH
Conditions correlated with
  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
Cellular adherence capacities
Found in healthy vaginasNo
Biofilm-forming capacities
Cellular Morphology
  • Diplococcus (coccus pairs)
Microbe Motility
Colony Colour
Substances Produced
  • Acetic acid (vinegar)
  • Lactic acid (sour)
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.

References

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