Gardnerella
| Definition: |
A genus of bacteria found in the human genital and urinary tract. It is considered to be a major cause of bacterial vaginosis (VAGINOSIS, BACTERIAL). |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) but see note at GARDNERELLA VAGINALIS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Gardnerella vaginalis (1975-1991) |
Gardnerella Categories.
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Gardnerella vaginalis - The only species in the genus GARDNERELLA, and previously classed as Haemophilus vaginalis. This bacterium, also isolated from the female genital tract of healthy women, is implicated in the cause of bacterial vaginosis (VAGINOSIS, BACTERIAL). It occasionally causes postpartum bacteremia and bacteremia following a transurethral resection of the prostate. |
Gardnerella Definitions and Terms
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