Porphyromonas is a genus known to have pathogenic and commensal species that create part of the salivary microbiome. Because the mouth and vagina share many characteristics, these bacteria may be found in the urogenital tract.
| Condition type | Bacteria |
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| Affected systems | Digestive |
| Sexually Transmissible | |
| Genitourinary Incidence | extremely rare |
| Age group affected |
Microbial information
| Anaerobe / Aerobe | Obligate anaerobe |
|---|---|
| Gram stain | Gram-negative |
| Best tests to detect | |
| 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 | |
| Found in healthy vaginas | Possibly |
| Biofilm-forming capacities |
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| Cellular Morphology |
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| Microbe Motility | Non-motile |
| Colony Colour |
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| Substances Produced | |
| Sexually Transmissible |
What are the symptoms of Porphyromonas spp.?
What causes Porphyromonas spp.?
- No causes found for Porphyromonas spp., yet.
What are the risk factors associated with Porphyromonas spp.?
- No risk factors for Porphyromonas spp., yet.
How do you diagnose Porphyromonas spp.?
- No diagnoses found for Porphyromonas spp., yet.
How do you treat Porphyromonas spp.?
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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Porphyromonas spp.?
- No resistances found for Porphyromonas spp., yet.
What complications are associated with Porphyromonas spp.?
- No complications found for Porphyromonas spp., yet.