Culture-independent analysis of vaginal microflora: The unrecognized association of Atopobium vaginae with bacterial vaginosis.

Authors

Hans Verstraelen, Ghent University
Rita Verhelst, Ghent University
Geert Claeys, Ghent University
Marleen Temmerman, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Mario Vaneechoutte, Ghent University

Document Type

Article

Department

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (East Africa)

Abstract

Although the pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis remains elusive, a few microorganisms, such as Gardnerella vaginalis, are considered markers on Gram stain or culture. Culture-independent analysis of vaginal microflora using 16S rDNA cloning and sequencing of total bacterial communities reveals the gram-positive Atopobium vaginae as a predominant species in disturbed vaginal flora.

Comments

This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.

Publication (Name of Journal)

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Recommended Citation

Verstraelen, H., Verhelst, R., Claeys, G., Temmerman, M., Vaneechoutte, M. (2004). Culture-independent analysis of vaginal microflora: The unrecognized association of Atopobium vaginae with bacterial vaginosis.. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 191(4), 1130-1132.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_fhs_mc_obstet_gynaecol/420