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 type | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Affected systems | |
| Sexually Transmissible | |
| Genitourinary Incidence | very common |
| Age group affected |
Microbial information
| Anaerobe / Aerobe | Aerobe |
|---|---|
| Gram stain | Gram-positive |
| Best tests to detect |
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| 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 | |
| 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.