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Introduction Gardnerella vaginalis is a Gram-variable bacterium that is considered to be a facultative anaerobe, meaning it can survive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. It is the main causative agent of bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection in women of reproductive age. BV …
Introduction Mycoplasma hominis is a species of bacteria belonging to the Mollicutes class. It is a unique microorganism as it lacks a cell wall, making it one of the smallest self-replicating organisms known. Due to this feature, it has a pleomorphic appearance, taking various shapes, …
Introduction of Haemophilus Serotyping Haemophilus Serotyping helps to differentiate serotypes of Haemophilus influenzae. Serotypes refer to separate groups within a species of microorganisms that all share a similar property. More specifically, each serotype has the same number of antigens on its surfaces. For example, encapsulated strains of Haemophilus influenzae may …