Gardnerella (Haemophilus) vaginalis

Component of normal vaginal flora. Pathology: Etiologic agent of: 1) bacterial vaginitis 2) pelvic inflammatory disease Laboratory: - Gardnerella vaginalis+Prevotella in vaginal fluid - Gardnerella vaginalis DNA - Gardnerella vaginalis DNA in vaginal fluid - Gardnerella vaginalis rRNA in genital specimen - Gardnerella vaginalis culture

Properties

KINGDOM: monera DIVISION: SCHIZOMYCETES