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 |
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Affected systems | Reproductive |
Sexually Transmissible | |
Genitourinary Incidence | common |
Age group affected |
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Microbial information
Anaerobe / Aerobe | Anaerobe |
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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.