Prevotella buccalis vulvovaginal infections

Prevotella buccalis is frequently found in dental plaque, and naturally lives in the mouth and vagina. P. buccalis is considered an opportunistic pathogen, which means if it gets half a chance, it’ll try to take over and can cause unpleasant symptoms.

P. buccalis is associated with bacterial vaginosis in women.

Jessica Lloyd

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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