Veillonella atypica vulvovaginal infections

Present in gut and mouth of mammals, highly associated with marathon running, improves treadmill run time in mice – increases athletic performance, being studied for biosynthesis. Difficult to analyse. Many strains may be vancomycin-resistant¹.

Phylum Firmicutes
Family Veillonellaceae
Genus Veillonella
May be called Veillonella parvula subsp. atypica
Mesophilic (likes moderate temperatures i.e. body temperature)
Source BacDive

See Veillonella spp.

References

1.
Han M, Liu G, Chen Y, Wang D, Zhang Y. Comparative Genomics Uncovers the Genetic Diversity and Characters of Veillonella atypica and Provides Insights Into Its Potential Applications. Front Microbiol. Published online June 23, 2020. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2020.01219

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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