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.
Causes inflammation to vaginal cells and contributes to preterm birth
Causes inflammation to cells
Part of healthy genital flora, enzymes cause production of smegma from oils in the skin, acts as antibacterial against pathogens
Contributes to preterm birth Acetic acid producer (may have vinegar odour) May Gram stain gram-variable Mobilis – capable of movement, activeUncus – hookMobiluncus – a curved rod that can move, motile curved rod
Contributes to preterm birth Acetic acid producer (may have vinegar odour) May Gram stain gram-variable Mobilis – capable of movement, active Uncus – hook Mobiluncus – a curved rod that can move, motile curved rod
Micrococcus luteus is a cause of urinary tract and other forms of infection in humans, and is multi-drug resistant.
Can be passed from mother to baby during birth.
Klebsiella pneumoniae may be involved in vulvovaginal and urinary tract infections, being part of aerobic vaginitis.
