Howardella ureilytica in the vagina

Fastidious non-spore-forming non-fermentative, breaks down urea (likely to ammonia and hydrogen), novel species, new genus​1​.

References

  1. 1.
    Cook AR, Riley PW, Murdoch H, Evans PN, McDonald IR. Howardella ureilytica gen. nov., sp. nov., a Gram-positive, coccoid-shaped bacterium from a sheep rumen. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. Published online December 1, 2007:2940-2945. doi:10.1099/ijs.0.64819-0
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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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