Mobiluncus curtisii ATCC 43063

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge. It is characterised by an overgrowth of predominantly anaerobic organisms (Gardnerella vaginalis, Prevotella spp., Peptostreptocci, Mobiluncus spp.) in the vagina leading to a replacement of lactobacilli and an increase in vaginal pH. BV can arise and remit spontaneously, but often presents as a chronic or recurrent disease. BV is found most often in women of childbearing age, but may also be encountered in menopausal women, and is rather rare in children Mobiluncus curtisii (strain ATCC 43063 / DSM 2711 / V125) is an anaerobic, rod shaped Gram-positive bacterium found in the human vagina. (adapted from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomeprj/31519 and PMID: 20723268). (EBI Integr8)