Mycoplasma hominis
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Mycoplasma hominis is a strain of bacteria
present in the vagina
. It may or may not belong to the normal vaginal flora. It is also believed to be a cause of pelvic inflammatory disease
. If so, it would be only one of many known causes.
This species is known to frequently colonise the genital tract of sexually active men and women. This bacterium has also been associated with post-abortal and post-partum fever.
Growth of a "fried egg" colonies on glucose agar medium within 24–48 hours is a characteristic of Mycoplasma hominis.
Bacteria
Bacteria are a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms. Typically a few micrometres in length, bacteria have a wide range of shapes, ranging from spheres to rods and spirals...
present in the vagina
Vagina
The vagina is a fibromuscular tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female placental mammals and marsupials, or to the cloaca in female birds, monotremes, and some reptiles. Female insects and other invertebrates also have a vagina, which is the terminal part of the...
. It may or may not belong to the normal vaginal flora. It is also believed to be a cause of pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a generic term for inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries as it progresses to scar formation with adhesions to nearby tissues and organs. This may lead to infections. PID is a vague term and can refer to viral, fungal, parasitic, though most...
. If so, it would be only one of many known causes.
This species is known to frequently colonise the genital tract of sexually active men and women. This bacterium has also been associated with post-abortal and post-partum fever.
Growth of a "fried egg" colonies on glucose agar medium within 24–48 hours is a characteristic of Mycoplasma hominis.