Organisms

Gardnerella

A genus of bacteria found in the human genital and urinary tract. It is considered to be a major cause of bacterial vaginosis (VAGINOSIS, BACTERIAL).

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A genus of bacteria found in the human genital and urinary tract. It is considered to be a major cause of bacterial vaginosis (VAGINOSIS, BACTERIAL).

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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infection: coordinate with GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS and also with VAGINOSIS, BACTERIAL if pertinent

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  • Gardnerella vaginalis (1975-1991)

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  1. B03w.510w.024w.400w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gardnerella. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016975. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016975
  2. Gardnerella. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardnerella
  3. Gardnerella. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15241017