Symptom: Does not cause negative symptoms

Lactobacillus vaginalis vulvovaginal colonisation

Lactobacillus gasseri vulvovaginal and urinary tract colonisation

Lactobacillus gasseri is one of the heros of your vagina, being a good coloniser, and a hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid producer.

Lactobacillus reuteri vulvovaginal colonisation

Lactobacillus reuteri is a commonly studied probiotic bacteria in the fight against recurrent urinary tract infections. 

Lactobacillus fermentum vulvovaginal colonisation

Lactobacillus fermentum is a bacteria found harmlessly in sourdough, fermenting foods, and the vulvovaginal area in women (considered probiotic), with some less friendly strains found in dental cavities in the mouth. Lactobacillus fermentum has sometimes been mistaken for what is now known as Lactobacillus reuteri, a well-known and researched vulvovaginal and urinary tract probiotic.

Lactobacillus spp.

Many areas of the human body are colonised with different species of lactobacilli, including the digestive system, vulvovaginal area, and urinary tract.

Lactobacillus salivarius vulvovaginal colonisation

Lactobacillus salivarius is a probiotic bacteria that is known to have anti-Gardnerella vaginalis effects, which means it could help protect against bacterial vaginosis. Lactobacillus salivarius may also have anti-Candida albicans effects. Lactobacillus salivarius can be a solid contributor to a healthy vaginal ecosystem, helping to reduce inflammation and eradicate pathogens.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus vulvovaginal colonisation

Lactobacillus rhamnosus is commonly found in the vagina and are believed to be part of our healthy vaginal flora by having a protective effect on the vagina and urinary tract.

Lactobacillus casei vulvovaginal colonisation

L. casei is found in the human intestine, mouth and vagina, often with L. acidophilus.

Lactobacillus jensensii vulvovaginal colonisation

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 acidophilus vulvovaginal colonisation

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.

Lachnospira spp. vulvovaginal infections or colonisation

Generally probiotic gut bacteria. Some lachnospira taxa can be found in women with bacterial vaginosis.