Actinomyces viscosus is an uncommon cause of pelvic infections, such as cervicitis or bacterial vaginosis, in humans.
Some species have been found in the vagina. A. neuii A. viscosus A. naeslundii
Actinomyces naeslundii is best known for its role in dental plaque and as a mouth pathogen, however it has been found in abscesses throughout the body, including in the female pelvis.
Acinetobacter lwoffii is found in about 25 per cent of healthy people in the nose and throat and skin, however has been implicated in pathogenic infections, particularly UTIs.
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is an emerging hospital-acquired infection that can develop biofilms and can cause urinary tract infections.
Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic bacteria, known to be a pathogen particularly in immunocompromised people in hospitals.
Gardnerella vaginalis is a microbe highly correlated with bacterial vaginosis and vaginal dysbiosis. G. vaginalis develops biofilms, which can make it treatment-resistant for long periods of time when using conventional treatments.
