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Gardnerella vaginalis - still a key factor in bacterial vaginosis
Gardnerella vaginalis has traditionally been seen as the main player in bacterial vaginosis. In recent years, several other bacteria have also been identified as “the cause,” but growing knowledge of Gardnerella’s specific properties brings it back as a significant factor.
Gardnerella and the risk of kidney infection
Gilbert et al. (2017) found that mice with cystitis caused by G. vaginalis had a relatively high (6%) incidence of kidney infection – a dangerous condition that can lead to sepsis and death.
More reasons to keep the vagina healthy
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If you have personal experience with this topic, we would love to hear from you at info@ladybalance.dk.
Source
Gilbert NM, O’Brien VP, Lewis AL (2017): Transient microbiota exposures activate dormant Escherichia coli infection in the bladder and drive severe outcomes of recurrent disease. PLoS Pathog 13(3): e1006238.
doi:10.1371/journal.ppat.1006238
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