Prevotella buccalis naturally lives in the mouth and vagina, but is considered an opportunistic pathogen, and is associated with bacterial vaginosis.
Prevotella bivia is found in many human infections, including the vagina, contributing to bacterial vaginosis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Prevotella amnii has been isolated from the endometrial lining of the uterus, and in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and bacterial vaginosis.
P. gingivalis is a pathogenic bacteria frequently involved in gum disease, however it has been found in women with BV and women who are having trouble conceiving.
Highly associated with periodontal disease, causing infections in the gums and tooth roots. Relatives of this species cause or contribute to vaginal infections, and so B. endodontalis is flagged as a possible cause or contributor of vulvovaginal infections or dysbiosis. Bacteria that cause gum disease may survive in the vaginal mucosal environment given the right
Porphyromonas asaccharolytica is a bacteria that can inhabit the vagina and contribute to or cause vulvovaginal infections or dysbiosis, such as bacterial vaginosis.
Peptostreptococcus tetradius is microbe found in vaginal and urinary tract infections in women, linked with bacterial vaginosis.
Lactobacillus jenensii is one of the vagina’s best colonisers and warriors, with biofilm-building capacities and solid defence mechanisms. Lactobacillus jenensii is a desirable and beneficial vaginal microbe.
Lactobacillus iners in sufficient colonies may predispose someone to bacterial vaginosis. L. iners and sulfur (and cysteine) L. iners growth is dependent on L-cysteine in vitro. Researchers traced this phenotype to the absence of canonical cysteine biosynthesis pathways and a restricted repertoire of cysteine-related transport mechanisms1. Cysteine concentrations in cervicovaginal lavage samples correlate with Lactobacillus abundance in
Strong vaginal coloniser, considered a protective bacteria1 (for the most part), helps protect against sexually transmitted infections and other pathogens, while helping restore healthy flora after infection/imbalance2. Positive indicator of vaginal health. L. crispatus is used by the food industry to produce lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose. Causes positive effect on vaginal cells
Lactobacillus acidophilus is best known for its role in making yoghurt, but it is also a probiotic human bacteria that colonises the gut and sometimes vagina.
Generally probiotic gut bacteria. Some lachnospira taxa can be found in women with bacterial vaginosis.
Peptostreptococcus species harmlessly inhabit our mouths, skin, intestines, vagina, and urinary tract, but under stress or a compromised immune system, can become pathogenic.
Peptoniphilus were formerly classified in the genus Peptostreptococcus.
Part of normal flora of the mouth, intestine, vagina and skin, but can be involved in infections, for example in a wound.
Originally classified as Peptostreptococcus micros in 1933, in 1999 was reclassified as Micromonas micros, then reclassified again in 2006 as Parvimonas micra. Oral pathogen involved in dental plaque.
Cause of pneumonia respiratory infections, rare cause of genital ulcers, can be found in vaginal fluid. Causes inflammation of cells.
