Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens)

Sneathi sanguinegens contribute to bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth and may contribute to urethritis in men who do not have any other diagnosis.

Formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens. 

References​1​

  1. 1.
    Theis KR, Florova V, Romero R, et al. Sneathia: an emerging pathogen in female reproductive disease and adverse perinatal outcomes. Critical Reviews in Microbiology. Published online April 6, 2021:517-542. doi:10.1080/1040841x.2021.1905606
Condition typeBacteria
Affected systemsReproductive
Sexually TransmissibleYes
Genitourinary Incidencemoderate
Age group affected

Microbial information

Anaerobe / AerobeAnaerobe
Gram stainGram-negative
Best tests to detect
  • PCR
Pathogen of
Commensal of
(Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition)
Optimal growth pH
Conditions correlated with
Cellular adherence capacities
Found in healthy vaginas
Biofilm-forming capacities
  • High
Cellular Morphology
  • Bacillus (rod-shaped)
Microbe Motility
Colony Colour
Substances Produced
Sexually TransmissibleYes

What are the symptoms of Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens)?

What causes Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens)?

  • No causes found for Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens), yet.

What are the risk factors associated with Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens)?

  • No risk factors for Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens), yet.

How do you diagnose Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens)?

  • No diagnoses found for Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens), yet.

How do you treat Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens)?

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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens)?

What complications are associated with Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens)?

  • No complications found for Sneathia sanguinegens (formerly Leptotrichia sanguinegens), yet.

References

De Martino SJ, Mahoudeau I, Brettes JP, Piemont Y, Monteil H, Jaulhac B. Peripartum bacteremias due to Leptotrichia amnionii and Sneathia sanguinegens, rare causes of fever during and after delivery. J Clin Microbiol. 2004;42(12):5940–5943. doi:10.1128/JCM.42.12.5940-5943.2004 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC535221/Manhart LE, Khosropour CM, Liu C, et al. Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria in men: association of Leptotrichia/Sneathia spp. with nongonococcal urethritis. Sex Transm Dis. 2013;40(12):944–949. doi:10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000054 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4188452/

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