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  Dr. Koop - Gardnerella Vaginalis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
Gardnerella Vaginalis is an infection of the female genital tract by bacteria of the Gardnerella vaginalis strain, often in combination with various anaerobic bacteria.
Gardnerella vaginalis was originally described by Gardner and Dukes in 1955.
Gardnerella vaginalis is the most common cause of bacterial vaginitis in the sexually active mature patient.
www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/43/435.html   (500 words)

  
 References   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Unconventional bacteria in urinary tract disease: Gardnerella vaginalis.
Gardnerella vaginalis bacteremia from pulmonary abscess in a male alcohol abuser.
Gardnerella vaginalis perinephric abscess in a transplanted kidney.
www.medscape.com /content/2002/00/43/14/431453/431453_ref.html   (250 words)

  
 The Bioline EPrints Archive - Prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis in Pregnant Nigerian Women   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis in the genital tract of 253 pregnant Nigerian women was 17.0 % (43).
Similarly, a non-significant decline in the prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis occurred with increasing parity from 19% in the primigravida to 6.5% in the grandmultipara (c22 =2.81; p = 0.246).
The pattern of prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis in the genital tract in pregnancy suggests an indirect relationship with pregnancy sexuality, which needs to be corroborated with further larger studies.
bioline.utsc.utoronto.ca /archive/00000633   (237 words)

  
 Gardnerella and nonspecific vaginitis - healing with herbs, vitamins and minerals.
Gardnerella is a yellow, white or mucusy discharge which may or may not have blood in it.
Gardnerella may also be accompanied by lower back pain, cramps, and swollen glands in the abdomen and thighs.
In much the same way as other yeast infections, gardnerella often begins when a woman's natural resistance is lowered by anxiety, tension, lack of sleep, poor diet, sexual activity with an infected partner, birth control pills and other medications, and/or an imbalanced diet.
www.herbs2000.com /women/herbs_w_3.htm   (493 words)

  
 Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly)
Similarly, a non-significant decline in the prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis  occurred with increasing parity from 19% in the primigravida to 6.5% in the grandmultipara (c
Reduction in sexual activity at term is believed to be due to decline in sexual desire borne out of a fear of injury to the fetus, inducing labour or difficulty in finding a suitable position for coitus late in pregnancy.
Prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis  in the urinary tract.
www.bioline.org.br /request?rh01006   (1697 words)

  
 Gardnerella Health Guide - Health Guides Online
Gardnerella vaginalis is one of the types of bacteria, which can cause bacterial vaginosis in women i.e.
Gardnerella vaginalis is found in 50% of normal healthy women without causing any symptoms or adverse affects.
Gardnerella vaginalis appears negative in a gram stain.
www.healthguidesonline.com /Gardnerella.html   (1123 words)

  
 Acquisition of Iron by Gardnerella vaginalis -- Jarosik et al. 66 (10): 5041 -- Infection and Immunity
Six Gardnerella vaginalis strains were examined for the ability to utilize various iron-containing compounds as iron sources.
Isolation of Gardnerella vaginalis in pure culture from the uterine cavity of patients with irregular bleedings.
Polyphasic approach to the classification and identification of Gardnerella vaginalis and the unidentified Gardnerella vaginalis-like coryneforms present in bacterial vaginosis.
iai.asm.org /cgi/content/full/66/10/5041   (3744 words)

  
 eMedicine - Gardnerella : Article by Eric A Hansen, DO
Hill LV: Anaerobes and Gardnerella vaginalis in non-specific vaginitis.
Legrand JC, Alewaeters A, Leenaerts L: Gardnerella vaginalis bacteremia from pulmonary abscess in a male alcohol abuser.
Sturm AW: Gardnerella vaginalis in infections of the urinary tract.
www.emedicine.com /med/topic841.htm   (3614 words)

  
 CABRI: HyperCatalogue: Bacteria: BCCM_LMG: Gardnerella vaginalis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Bacteria     BCCM_LMG     Gardnerella vaginalis
Gardnerella vaginalis, (Gardner and Dukes 1955) Greenwood and Pickett 1980 VP Bacteria
This work cannot be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of the CABRI consortium.
www.cabri.org /HyperCat/bact/bcl37.htm   (135 words)

  
 Prostatitis
Vaginitis associated with Gardnerella organisms is one of the most common conditions seen by primary care physicians.
In cases of Gardnerella infection, ammonia is released by the alkaline nature of semen--a purely chemical reaction.
All evidence indicates that Gardnerella, with its proclivity for subtle, low-grade and lingering involvement within human tissue, is a major contributor to the relatively short list of potentially causative organisms.
www.spacedoc.net /prostatitis.html   (1560 words)

  
 Gardnerella Vaginalis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Gardnerella is a bacteria that often inhabits the vagina and sometimes causes a mild vaginal infection.
A sample is grown in the laboratory and identified.
Although many experts do not recommend routine partner treatment, if your infection recurs after treatment, or if you suspect sexual transmission, it may be advisable to treat your partner as well.
www.csun.edu /healthcenter/factcards/Gardnerella_Vaginalis.htm   (237 words)

  
 In Vitro Activities of Garenoxacin (BMS 284756) against 108 Clinical Isolates of Gardnerella vaginalis -- Goldstein et ...
In Vitro Activities of Garenoxacin (BMS 284756) against 108 Clinical Isolates of Gardnerella vaginalis -- Goldstein et al.
Gardnerella vaginalis isolated from patients with bacterial vaginosis and from patients with healthy vaginal ecosystems.
Recurrent bacterial vaginosis and metronidazole resistance in Gardnerella vaginalis.
aac.asm.org /cgi/content/full/46/12/3995   (1130 words)

  
 Vulvovaginitis, bacterial   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ray A, et al: Non-specific vaginitis vis-a-vis Gardnerella vaginalis.
Caitlin BW: Gardnerella vaginalis: Characteristics, clinical considerations and controversies.
Curry SL, Barclay: Benign disorders of the vulva-vagina.
www.5mcc.com /Assets/SUMMARY/TP0993.html   (156 words)

  
 Comprehensive Vaginosis Profile, Alternative Medicine Consultant For Sexually Transmitted Disease
With a rapid, semiautomated DNA probe test to definitively identify clinically significant levels of Gardnerella, and Trichomonas, detection rates for these organisms can reach levels of 90% and greater in properly transported specimens.
Vaginal fluid is microscopically examined not only for common causes of vaginitis, but also for the presence of white blood cells.
Gardnerella is detected via the demonstration of clue cells (bacterial adherence to epithelial cells), and is listed on the report if found.
www.doctorajadams.com /VaginosisProfile.html   (542 words)

  
 Sexual Health - Women Forum - Gardnerella Vaginalis
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Two years ago I also had an extremely serious bladder infection, which suddenly started one afternoon, and within two hours it got so bad that I had to be rushed to an emergency clinic.
I have also notice that after having sex with my husband that there is a small odor that makes me very uncomfortable enough not to never want sex again until this matter clears up.
www.ehealthforum.com /health/topic22301.html   (926 words)

  
 eMedicine - Gardnerella : Article Excerpt by: Eric A Hansen, DO
Background: Gardnerella vaginalis is a facultatively anaerobic gram-variable rod.
It has been demonstrated to cause a wide variety of infections; however, it is most commonly recognized for its role as one of the organisms responsible for bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Long-standing or untreated BV may lead to more serious sequelae, such as endometritis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or complications of pregnancy, inc.....
www.emedicine.com /med/byname/gardnerella.htm   (509 words)

  
 Gardnerella Greenwood and Pickett 1980, gen
In the List of Prokaryotic Names with Standing in Nomenclature, an arrow (--->) only indicates the sequence of valid publication of names and does not mean that the last name in the sequence must be used (see: Introduction).
ยค Gardnerella vaginalis (Gardner and Dukes 1955) Greenwood and Pickett 1980.
GREENWOOD (J.R.) and PICKETT (M.J.): Transfer of Haemophilus vaginalis Gardner and Dukes to a new genus, Gardnerella: G.
www.bacterio.cict.fr /g/gardnerella.html   (191 words)

  
 Determination of Immunoglobulin A against Gardnerella vaginalis Hemolysin, Sialidase, and Prolidase Activities in ...
Determination of Immunoglobulin A against Gardnerella vaginalis Hemolysin, Sialidase, and Prolidase Activities in Vaginal Fluid: Implications for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes -- Cauci et al.
Correlation of local interleukin-8 with immunoglobulin A against Gardnerella vaginalis hemolysin and with prolidase and sialidase levels in women with bacterial vaginosis.
Hydrolases from Neisseria gonorrhoeae: the study of gonocosin, an aminopeptidase-P, a proline iminopeptidase, and an asparaginase.
jcm.asm.org /cgi/content/full/41/1/435   (1814 words)

  
 Drug InfoNet Doctors' Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Gardnerella   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments.
Her OB/GYN doctors told her she had it today and both of us are baffled.
Answer: Gardnerella is a common cause of vaginitis.
www.druginfonet.com /faq/faqgard.htm   (185 words)

  
 all the information on Gardnerella vaginalis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is characterized by the overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina, including Gardnerella vaginalis, Gardneralla mobiluncus, and Mycoplasma hominis.
When the defense is weakened, other bacteria present in the vagina (e.g., Bacteroides sp, Peptostreptococcus sp, Gardnerella vaginalis, G. mobiluncus, Mycoplasma hominis) proliferate and cause symptoms.
Sex partners may require treatment if infection recurs.
www.allthehealth.com /STD/gardnerella_vaginalis.htm   (373 words)

  
 STD: Gardnerella
Typical clue cells (bacterial laden epithelial cells) are seen on microscopic exam.
Fishy odor of the discharge is characteristic of Gardnerella.
It is suspected, but not proven at this time, that Gardnerella may be associated with pelvic infections, infertility, ectopic (tubal) pregnancy, premature birth and low-birth weight in infants born to infected mothers.
www.mjbovo.com /Contracept/STD-Gard.htm   (149 words)

  
 Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med -- Abstract: Prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis in Prepubertal Males, November 1998, Wahl et ...
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med -- Abstract: Prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis in Prepubertal Males, November 1998, Wahl et al.
Objectives  To determine the rate of occurrence of Gardnerella
From the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.
archpedi.ama-assn.org /cgi/content/abstract/152/11/1095   (210 words)

  
 MoonDragon's Obgyn Information & Discussion - Vaginitis, Bacterial (Gardnerella Vaginitis; Nonspecific Vaginitis; ...
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Nonspecific vaginitis (bacterial vaginosis) implies that any of several infecting germs, including Gardnerella, Escherichia coli, Mycoplasma, streptococci, staphlyococci have caused the infection.
Vaginitis can effect all ages, but most often occurs during reproductive years.
www.moondragon.org /obgyn/disorders/bacterialvaginitis.html   (475 words)

  
 GARDNERELLA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A bacterium also known either as Gardnerella vaginalis, Haemophilus vaginalis, or Corynebacterium vaginalis is a gram negative organism found in 40% of asymptomatic women and children with no prior sexual contact.
Also known to be a common cause for vaginitis.
Copyright DSHI Systems, Inc., Last updated Feb. 2002
www.medhelp.org /glossary2/new/gls_2165.htm   (75 words)

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