Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections

Staphylococcus aureus, also known as golden staph, is one of the most common skin infections in humans. Vaginal colonisation is a bit less common, but does happen, as part of aerobic vaginitis or a local skin colonisation that may or may not cause symptoms.

A strain of S. aureus, known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is a hospital superbug, which can also colonise the vagina.

Condition typeBacteria
Affected systemsReproductive, Integumentary, Urinary, Digestive, Respiratory
Sexually Transmissible
Genitourinary Incidencemoderate
Age group affected
  • birth to death

Microbial information

Anaerobe / AerobeFacultative anaerobe
Gram stainGram-positive
Best tests to detect
  • PCR
  • Culture
Pathogen of
  • Skin
  • Mouth
  • Nose
  • Throat
  • Vagina
  • Urinary tract
  • Blood
  • Lungs
  • Systemic
Commensal of
(Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition)
  • Skin
  • Mouth
  • Nose
  • Throat
Optimal growth pH
Conditions correlated with
  • General human infection
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Vaginal dysbiosis
Cellular adherence capacities
Found in healthy vaginas
Biofilm-forming capacities
  • High
Cellular Morphology
  • Coccus (grape-like cluster)
Microbe Motility
Colony Colour
  • Yellow
Substances Produced
Sexually TransmissiblePossibly

What are the symptoms of Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections?

What causes Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections?

  • No causes found for Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections, yet.

What are the risk factors associated with Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections?

How do you diagnose Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections?

  • No diagnoses found for Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections, yet.

How do you treat Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections?

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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections?

What complications are associated with Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections?

  • No complications found for Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections, yet.

References

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6379062https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7046548https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3322633/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7046548

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Jessica Lloyd - Vulvovaginal Specialist Naturopathic Practitioner, BHSc(N)

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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