The effects of the Caribbean medicinal plant Argemone mexicana on Gardnerella vaginalis using a co-culture method with vaginal Lactobacillus spp. [PDF]
Scientific ReportsBacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by vaginal microbiome dysbiosis, when beneficial Lactobacillus species are no longer dominant and are replaced by harmful anaerobic bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis.
Ella T. Vardeman +3 more
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Quantitative diagnostic method to detect Gardnerella vaginalis by droplet digital PCR [PDF]
Practical Laboratory MedicineBackground: Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT) remain one of the most reliable methods for pathogen identification. Given the high false-negative rates associated with traditional staining and microscopic examination, the time-consuming nature and ...
Yong-Zhuo Zhou +7 more
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Does Increased Estrogen Levels Affect The Number of Lactobacillus spp and Gardnerella vaginalis in The Endometrial Cavity? A Prospective Study [PDF]
International Journal of Fertility and SterilityBackground: The endometrial microbiome, its composition, and the quantity of some bacteria could be predictors of successful implantation in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment.
Haris Zukic +3 more
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Gardnerella vaginalis-binding IgA in the urethra of sexually experienced males [PDF]
MicrobiomeBackground Genital inflammation increases HIV susceptibility and is associated with the density of pro-inflammatory anaerobes in the vagina and coronal sulcus.
Rachel Liu +15 more
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Gardnerella vaginalis purulent meningitis in an adolescent male: a case report [PDF]
BMC Neurology, 2022 Background We report a rare case of Gardnerella vaginalis found in the cerebrospinal fluid of a young boy. Case presentation A 14-year-old boy was admitted to hospital with headache, vomiting, fever, drowsiness and positive meningeal irritation signs on ...
Hongji Lu +6 more
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Combatting antibiotic resistance in Gardnerella vaginalis: A comparative in silico investigation for drug target identification. [PDF]
PLoS ONEGardnerella vaginalis is the most frequently identified bacterium in approximately 95% of bacterial vaginosis (BV) cases. This species often exhibits resistance to multiple antibiotics, posing challenges for treatment.
Rabbia Riaz +3 more
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The presence of the putative Gardnerella vaginalis sialidase A gene in vaginal specimens is associated with bacterial vaginosis biofilm [PDF]
, 2017 Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a difficult-to-treat recurrent condition in which health-associated lactobacilli are outnumbered by other anaerobic bacteria, such as Gardnerella vaginalis. Certain genotypes of G. vaginalis can produce sialidase, while others
Buyze, Jozefien +7 more
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Iranian Journal of Microbiology, 2023 Background and Objectives: Gardnerella vaginalis is one of the most important causes of prevalent genital infections that pose serious risks. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis and antibiotic resistance pattern of ...
Saghi Rashidifar +3 more
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Pathogens, 2021 The description of Gardnerella vaginalis was recently updated and three new species, including nine genome species within Gardnerella, were defined using whole genome sequences and matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF ...
Aistė Bulavaitė +2 more
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In vitro bacterial vaginosis biofilm community manipulation using endolysin therapy
Biofilm, 2023 Bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects approximately 26% of women of childbearing age globally, presenting with 3–5 times increased risk of miscarriage and two-fold risk of pre-term birth.
William Johnston +9 more
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