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Comparative proteomics reveal striking differences in biofilm formation and virulence potential of Gardnerella leopoldii, G. piotii, and G. vaginalis isolates

Journal of Bacteriology
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common, recurrent cause of abnormal vaginal discharge that is associated with an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Elinor Shvartsman, Chris Grant, Peter McQueen, Stuart McCorrister, Garrett Westmacott, Paul Sandstrom, Kelly S. MacDonald   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond the Barrier: Epithelial Cells as Immune Sentinels in the Female Genital Tract

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Epithelial cells (ECs) of the female genital tract (FGT) serve as an essential barrier and the first line of defense against sexually transmitted pathogens. Beyond providing a physical barrier, these cells actively contribute to immune responses through pathogen recognition, cytokine release, and modulation of adaptive immune responses ...
Lauren Jirik, Shreya Joshi, Aisha Nazli, Charu Kaushic   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing the Impact of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting on Genital Inflammation and Microbiota Among Kenyan Female Sex Workers

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Problem Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is harmful to physical, mental, and reproductive health, though the effect of this practice on a woman's HIV susceptibility is poorly understood. Despite the known associations of FGM/C with short‐term vaginal epithelial damage, neither genital inflammation nor the genital microbiome have been ...
James Pollock, Rachel Liu, Elizabeth Rwenji, Evelyne Orobi, Suji Udayakumar, Sanja Huibner, Mary Kung'u, Rhoda Kabuti, Hellen Babu, Maisha Fiti Study Champions, Erastus Irungu, Pauline Ngurukiri, Peter Muthoga, Wendy Adhiambo, Helen A. Weiss, Janet Seeley, Tanya Abramsky, Joshua Kimani, Tara S. Beattie, Rupert Kaul   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of sex hormones level on the external genital tract infection in pregnant and non- pregnant women in Dhi Qar governorate, Iraq

مجلة علوم ذي قار, 2019
The current study was conducted in Dhi Qar governorate, Iraq to determine the main types of microorganisms that cause female genital tract infection and the extent of the effect of the level of  sex  hormones (prolactin, progesterone, estrogen) on the ...
Safa Abdul wehab wajeh , Basim Abdul Hussein , Mohanad Abdul Razzaq   +2 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Role of Gardnerella vaginalis as an etiological agent of bacterial vaginosis

Iranian Journal of Microbiology, 2014
Background and Objectives: Bacterial vaginosis is a risk factor for obstetric infections, various adverse outcomes of pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Frincy Khandelwal Baruah, Ajanta Sharma, Chanakya Das, NabaKumar Hazarika, Jasmin Halim Hussain   +4 more
doaj  

Frequency of Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida sp and Gardnerella vaginalis in cervical-vaginal smears in four different decades

São Paulo Medical Journal
CONTEXT: Vaginitis is one of the principal motives that lead women to seek out an obstetrician or gynecologist. Bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis and trichomoniasis are responsible for 90% of the cases of infectious vaginitis.
Sheila Jorge Adad, Rodrigo Vaz de Lima, Zahir Tannous Elias Sawan, Maria Letícia Gobo Silva, Maria Azniv Hazarabedian de Souza, João Carlos Saldanha, Vera Alice Aguiar Falco, Afife Hallal da Cunha, Eddie Fernando Cândido Murta   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gardnerella vaginalis prostatitis and its treatment: A case report

, 2022
Gardnerella vaginalis is a rare cause of symptomatic urethritis and prostatitis in sexually active men. There are limited cases in the literature and few treatment recommendations.
Herbert, Mark T., Pewitt, E. Bradley, McCormick, Mallory E.   +2 more
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Gardnerella vaginalis in female genital tract

, 2006
Práce se zabývá výskytem Gardnerella vaginalis v genitálním ústrojí žen, jejími biochemickými vlastnostmi a citlivostí na vybraná antibiotika.Katedra biologických a biochemických vědDokončená práce s úspěšnou ...
Valášková, Jitka
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Prevalence and clinical correlates of Gardnerella spp., Fannyhessea vaginae, Lactobacillus crispatus and L. iners in pregnant women in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
BackgroundGardnerella is a key pathogen in bacterial vaginosis (BV), but the role of the different Gardnerella species remains unclear. We investigated the role of four Gardnerella species, as well as Fannyhessea vaginae, Lactobacillus crispatus and L ...
Lisa Himschoot, Guy Mulinganya, Guy Mulinganya, Guy Mulinganya, Tess Rogier, Ghislain Bisimwa, Ghislain Bisimwa, Freddy Kampara, Freddy Kampara, Yvette Kujirakwinja, Yvette Kujirakwinja, Jules Mongane, Jules Mongane, Innocent Mubalama, Steven Callens, Mario Vaneechoutte, Piet Cools   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gardnerella species exhibit synergy in their ability to displace Lactobacillus crispatus adhered to HeLa cells [PDF]

PeerJ
Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in reproductive-age women. It is associated with adverse pregnancy complications, such as preterm birth and low birth weight, in addition to an increased risk of acquisition of HIV ...
Ângela Lima, Joana Castro, Christina A. Muzny, Nuno Cerca   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources