Prevotella species are a group of bacteria that live in the mouth and vagina, and can cause infections, particularly in the gums, lungs, sinuses and ears, and wounds. Prevotella species associated with vulvovaginal or urogenital infections include:
- Prevotella amnii
- Prevotella bivia
- Prevotella buccalis
- Prevotella corporis
- Prevotella disiens
- Prevotella intermedia
| Condition type | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Affected systems | Reproductive, Urinary, Digestive |
| Sexually Transmissible | yes |
| Genitourinary Incidence | common |
| Age group affected |
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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 | Low |
| Found in healthy vaginas | Possibly |
| Biofilm-forming capacities |
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| Cellular Morphology | |
| Microbe Motility | Non-motile |
| Colony Colour |
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| Substances Produced | |
| Sexually Transmissible | Possibly |
What are the symptoms of Prevotella spp. in the vagina?
What causes Prevotella spp. in the vagina?
- No causes found for Prevotella spp. in the vagina, yet.
What are the risk factors associated with Prevotella spp. in the vagina?
- No risk factors for Prevotella spp. in the vagina, yet.
How do you diagnose Prevotella spp. in the vagina?
- No diagnoses found for Prevotella spp. in the vagina, yet.
How do you treat Prevotella spp. in the vagina?
Treatments for Prevotella spp. in the vagina 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 Prevotella spp. in the vagina?
What complications are associated with Prevotella spp. in the vagina?
- No complications found for Prevotella spp. in the vagina, yet.
