Peptostreptococcus species naturally live on and in us, in the mouth, skin, intestines, vagina, and urinary tract. Under stress or a compromised immune system, Peptostreptococcus can become pathogenic, causing infection as a team with other anaerobic bacteria.
| Condition type | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Affected systems | Reproductive |
| Sexually Transmissible | |
| Genitourinary Incidence | common |
| Age group affected |
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Microbial information
| Anaerobe / Aerobe | Anaerobe |
|---|---|
| Gram stain | Gram-positive |
| Best tests to detect |
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| Pathogen of |
| Commensal of (Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition) |
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| Optimal growth pH | |
| Conditions correlated with |
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| Cellular adherence capacities | low |
| Found in healthy vaginas | |
| Biofilm-forming capacities |
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| Cellular Morphology |
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| Microbe Motility | cilia |
| Colony Colour | |
| Substances Produced | |
| Sexually Transmissible |
What are the symptoms of Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections?
What causes Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections?
- No causes found for Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections, yet.
What are the risk factors associated with Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections?
- No risk factors for Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections, yet.
How do you diagnose Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections?
- No diagnoses found for Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections, yet.
How do you treat Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections?
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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections?
What complications are associated with Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections?
- No complications found for Peptostreptococcus spp. vulvovaginal infections, yet.