Streptococcus spp. in the vagina

Many streptococci have virulence factors that cause sometimes severe inflammation, resulting in organ or tissue damage. The most common strep infections are caused by Streptococcus pyogenes – group A strep (GBA) – and occur in throat infections (‘strep throat’) and skin infections. Other infections include ear infections, sinusitis, and abscesses, to very serious infections such as sepsis and pneumonia.

Group B strep – Streptococcus agalactiae – is often found in the vaginal tract as a harmless commensal species, but it can cause issues in newborns if passed on. GBS can also cause significant vaginal symptoms in some cases.

Condition typeBacteria
Affected systems
Sexually Transmissible
Genitourinary Incidencevery common
Age group affected

Microbial information

Anaerobe / AerobeAerobe
Gram stainGram-positive
Best tests to detect
  • PCR
  • DNA
  • NGS
  • Culture
Pathogen of
  • Skin
  • Mouth
  • Nose
  • Throat
  • Gut
  • Vagina
  • Urinary tract
  • Lungs
  • Systemic
Commensal of
(Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition)
  • Skin
  • Mouth
  • Nose
  • Throat
  • Gut
  • Vagina
  • Lungs
  • Systemic
Optimal growth pH
Conditions correlated with
  • Aerobic vaginitis (AV)
  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
  • General human infection
  • Healthy vaginal flora
  • Vaginal dysbiosis
Cellular adherence capacities
Found in healthy vaginasPossibly
Biofilm-forming capacities
Cellular Morphology
Microbe Motility
Colony Colour
Substances Produced
Sexually Transmissible

What are the symptoms of Streptococcus spp. in the vagina?

  • No symptoms found for Streptococcus spp. in the vagina, yet.

What causes Streptococcus spp. in the vagina?

  • No causes found for Streptococcus spp. in the vagina, yet.

What are the risk factors associated with Streptococcus spp. in the vagina?

  • No risk factors for Streptococcus spp. in the vagina, yet.

How do you diagnose Streptococcus spp. in the vagina?

  • No diagnoses found for Streptococcus spp. in the vagina, yet.

How do you treat Streptococcus spp. in the vagina?

Treatments for Streptococcus 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 Streptococcus spp. in the vagina?

  • No resistances found for Streptococcus spp. in the vagina, yet.

What complications are associated with Streptococcus spp. in the vagina?

  • No complications found for Streptococcus spp. in the vagina, yet.

References

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