(Part 2) 2.8.1 Gardnarella vaginalis characteristics Flashcards by Miguel Acosta | Brainscape

Q

Gardnarella vaginalis is a Gram positive or neg?

A

Gram positive

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Q

Gardnarella vaginalis is found in normal biota in human urogenital tract

T or F

A

T

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Q

G. vaginalis is primarily known for its association with________ in humans

A

Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

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Q

BV is characterized as malodorous discharge and a vaginal pH greater than?

A

4.5 (More basic)

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Q

BV is resulted from reduction of ___________ population in the vagina which result to increase in pH

A

Lactobacillus

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Q

If G. vaginalis increase, then Lactobacillus decrease

T or F

A

T

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