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  • Title: [Gardnerella vaginalis: role of a microorganism emerging as a vaginopathic agent and its placement in the vaginal microbial ecosystem].
    Author: Ceddia T, Branca M, Cassone A.
    Journal: Ann Ist Super Sanita; 1989; 25(2):229-52. PubMed ID: 2686505.
    Abstract:
    In this review the role of an emergent pathogen, Gardnerella vaginalis (G. vaginalis), as aetiologic agent of the so called "non specific vaginitis" is systematically evaluated. The microorganism is described in its morphological, biochemical and virulence aspects in the framework of the complex vaginal ecosystem. The diagnostic criteria of the disease as well as a possible association of G. vaginalis with other vaginal bacteria, especially anaerobes, in the aetiology of the disease, are discussed. Literature data on prevalence and incidence of G. vaginalis in different population groups are integrated by more recent investigations of the Authors on prevalence and carriage of microorganism in a group of outpatients in Italy.
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