Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause very serious gynaecological infections in women, however this is rare.
Many areas of the human body are colonised with different species of lactobacilli, including the digestive system, vulvovaginal area, and urinary tract.
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 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.
L. casei is found in the human intestine, mouth and vagina, often with L. acidophilus.
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
GBS can harmlessly inhabit the vagina, sometimes causing infections and unpleasant symptoms, though this remains controversial between practitioners.
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.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause vulvovaginal and urinary tract infections, but tends to prefer other locations on the human body to infect.
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.
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
Peptostreptococcus species harmlessly inhabit our mouths, skin, intestines, vagina, and urinary tract, but under stress or a compromised immune system, can become pathogenic.
Causes inflammation to vaginal cells and contributes to preterm birth
Causes inflammation to cells
Can be passed from mother to baby during birth.
Group A Strep – Streptococcus pyogenes – can cause respiratory, skin, vagina and urinary tract infections.
