Gardnerella mobiluncus is a type of bacterium that, like Gardnerella vaginalis sp, normally inhabits the female genital area of almost all women. However, when these bacteria multiply in a disordered manner they can generate an infection called bacterial vaginosis, which is a genital infection that causes yellowish and foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Learn more about this infection in Bacterial Vaginosis.
Women can develop the infection due to a low immune system, for example, though this bacterium is considered an STD, since it can be transmitted during intimate contact.
Usually the Gardnerella mobiluncus bacterium is seen on the pap smear, also known as a colpocytology examination, which collects samples of secretions and tissue from the vaginal region and cervix that may show lesions or the presence of bacteria suggestive of this infection.
Suggestive symptoms
Symptoms of Gardnerella mobiluncus sp in women:
- Yellowish discharge;
- Odor of "rotten fish";
- Itching in the female genitalia;
- Pain in intimate relationships.
Symptoms of Gardnerella mobiluncus sp in man:
- Inflammation of the foreskin, glans or urethra;
- Pain when urinating;
- Itching;
- Yellowish secretion.
However, it is important to remember that some individuals may be carriers of the bacteria, and have no symptoms.
Confirmation of infection is by pap smear, which will identify the presence of bacteria in the specimens, usually described as "supracytoplasmic bacilli suggestive of Gardnerella mobiluncus".
How to treat
Treatment for the infection caused by Gardnerella mobiluncus is done by taking antibiotics, such as Metronidazole, in tablet form, as a single dose or for 7 consecutive days, or as a vaginal cream for about 5 days. Learn more about natural and remedy treatment options for bacterial vaginosis.
How to handle
Gardnerella mobiluncus infection can be caused by such things as falling of the immune system, use of immunosuppressive drugs, stress, having multiple partners and poor intimate hygiene, such as improper use of vaginal douches.
Gardnerella mobiluncus can be transmitted through unprotected sex with a contaminated individual, which is the main form of the man being contaminated.
