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Atopobium vaginae: An Overview of the Bacteria Through Clinical Cases

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Atopobium vaginae (nowadays Fannyhessea vaginae) is an anaerobic bacterium increasingly implicated not only in bacterial vaginosis (BV) but also in a broader range of infections. Despite growing recognition of its clinical relevance, comprehensive data on the characteristics of A. vaginae remain limited. This study aimed to isolate and thoroughly characterize the clinical strains of A. vaginae from both vaginal and oral cavity samples. A multifaceted methodological approach was employed, including antibiotic susceptibility testing to assess resistance and sensitivity profiles, PCR for genetic identification, and biochemical profiling using the VITEK-2 Compact system. Additionally, the morphological traits and growth dynamics of the isolates were examined. Given the established role of A. vaginae as a significant contributor to BV, the results of this study aim to support the development of evidence-based antimicrobial strategies for effective management of A. vaginae-associated infections.

Source: Microbiology Research

DOI: 10.3390/microbiolres16050103

Authors: Anna Vaseruk, Stepan Nedzelskyi, Roksolana Konechna, Halyna Lavryk, Alicja Sękowska, Yulian Konechnyi

Institutions: Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive tract infections research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,930