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. 1991 Jun;29(6):1157–1161. doi: 10.1128/jcm.29.6.1157-1161.1991

Characterization of Gardnerella vaginalis and G. vaginalis-like organisms from the reproductive tract of the mare.

S A Salmon 1, R D Walker 1, C L Carleton 1, S Shah 1, B E Robinson 1
PMCID: PMC269962  PMID: 1864934

Abstract

Gardnerella vaginalis has been isolated from women with bacterial vaginosis, from the genital tracts of asymptomatic women, and from several other infected body sites in humans. However, until recently, it has not been isolated from any other animal species. Between June 1988 and October 1989, 31 isolates identified as G. vaginalis and 70 isolates identified as G. vaginalis-like organisms have been recovered from the genital tracts of 93 mares from Michigan and Ohio. Identification was based on biochemical reactions, hemolysis on media containing blood from various animal sources, and susceptibility to select antimicrobial agents. This report details the characterization of G. vaginalis and G. vaginalis-like organism isolates obtained from the reproductive tracts of these mares and compares the equine isolates with human isolates.

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