Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation

Lactobacillus salivarius is a probiotic bacteria that is known to have anti-Gardnerella vaginalis effects, which means it could help protect against bacterial vaginosisLactobacillus salivarius may also have anti-Candida albicans effects.

Lactobacillus salivarius can be a solid contributor to a healthy vaginal ecosystem, helping to reduce inflammation and eradicate pathogens.

Condition typeBacteria
Affected systemsReproductive, Digestive
Sexually Transmissible
Genitourinary Incidencevery common
Age group affected

Microbial information

Anaerobe / AerobeAnaerobe
Gram stainGram-positive
Best tests to detect
Pathogen of
Commensal of
(Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition)
  • Gut
  • Vagina
Optimal growth pH
Conditions correlated with
  • Healthy vaginal flora
Cellular adherence capacities
Found in healthy vaginasYes
Biofilm-forming capacities
Cellular Morphology
  • Bacillus (rod-shaped)
Microbe Motility
Colony Colour
Substances Produced
  • Lactic acid (sour)
Sexually Transmissible

What are the symptoms of Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation?

What causes Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation?

  • No causes found for Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation, yet.

What are the risk factors associated with Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation?

  • No risk factors for Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation, yet.

How do you diagnose Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation?

  • No diagnoses found for Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation, yet.

How do you treat Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation?

Treatments for Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation are only for practitioners and people who purchased the book Killing BV and Killing BV for men.

Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation?

What complications are associated with Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation?

  • No complications found for Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation, yet.

References

Kang CH, Han SH,, Kim Y, Paek NS, So JS. 2018. In Vitro Probiotic Properties of Lactobacillus salivarius MG242 Isolated from Human Vagina. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins. 2018 Jun;10(2):343-349. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28861766Sarah Cribby, Michelle Taylor, and Gregor Reid. 2008. Vaginal Microbiota and the Use of Probiotics. Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis. 2008: 256490. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2662373/P. Mastromarinoa, S. Macchiaa, L. Meggiorinib, V. Trinchieric, L. Moscad, M. Perluigid, C. Midullae. 2009. Effectiveness of Lactobacillus-containing vaginal tablets in the treatment of symptomatic bacterial vaginosis. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Volume 15, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 67-74 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1198743X14606017

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