Streptococcus pneumoniae isn’t part of usual vaginal flora, but can cause infection of the vagina and pelvic organs. This is particularly true for women who use intrauterine devices (IUDs), have given birth recently, or have undergone pelvic surgery. S. pneumoniae can cause very serious and fatal infections.
| Condition type | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Affected systems | Reproductive, Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory |
| Sexually Transmissible | |
| Genitourinary Incidence | extremely rare |
| Age group affected |
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Microbial information
| Anaerobe / Aerobe | Aerobe |
|---|---|
| Gram stain | Gram-positive |
| 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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| Microbe Motility | |
| Colony Colour | |
| Substances Produced | |
| Sexually Transmissible | Possibly |
What are the symptoms of Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections?
- No symptoms found for Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections, yet.
What causes Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections?
- No causes found for Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections, yet.
What are the risk factors associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections?
How do you diagnose Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections?
- No diagnoses found for Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections, yet.
How do you treat Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections?
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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections?
- No resistances found for Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections, yet.
What complications are associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae vulvovaginal infections?
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2193349https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5414031/