Symptom: Redness

Streptococcus anginosus vulvovaginal infections

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a bacteria typically found living in the mouth, nose, or skin without causing any harm. Some strains of Staph have become antibiotic resistant, and are now classified as ‘superbugs’, with MRSA infections very difficult to treat with regular antibiotic methods. Methicillin is a synthetic form of penicillin used on staphylococci that

Staphylococcus aureus vulvovaginal infections

Staphylococcus aureus, also known as golden staph, is one of the most common skin infections of humans. Vaginal colonisation is a bit less common, but does happen, as part of aerobic vaginitis.

Trichomonas vaginalis vulvovaginal infections

Odour – musty malodorous smell Affect on vaginal cells – inflammatory

Vaccinia virus vulvovaginal infections

Candida paratropicalis (Candida tropicalis) vulvovaginal infections

Candida parapsilosis vulvovaginal infections

Candida parapsilosis is a yeast that can cause vulvovaginal infections. C. parapsilosis biofilms have a high, thin, unstructured, carbohydrate-based matrices.

Candida lipolytica vulvovaginal infections

Candida krusei vulvovaginal infections

Escherichia coli urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections

Escherichia coli is found in most mammals, with most strains harmless (or even probiotic), but others cause food poisoning, urinary tract infections, and vulvovaginal infections.