Gardnerella vaginalis 409-05

Names Gardnerella vaginalis 409-05
Accession numbers NC_013721
Background Gardnerella vaginalis (strain 409-05) is a facultative anaerobic Gram-variable bacterium. It is the most prevalent sexually transmitted organism and is associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV) in which the normal lactobacilli microbiota is replaced by relatively high concentrations of other bacteria, especially G. vaginalis. It reflects a complex alteration of the vaginal microbiota, normally in the absence of inflammatory response. It generally leads to the presence of intense discharges in the absence of itching, burning sensations or urinary symptoms. G. vaginalis was found to be a risk factor for the acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), in which stimulation of HIV expression by G. vaginalis was demonstrated. This bacterium is also associated with bacteraemia, urinary track infections, and neonatal meningitis. (Adaptated from PMID: 20221621). (EBI Integr8)
Taxonomy
Kingdom:Bacteria
Phylum:Actinobacteria
Class:Actinobacteria
Order:Bifidobacteriales
Family:Bifidobacteriaceae
Genus:Gardnerella
Species:vaginalis
Strain 409-05
Complete Yes
Sequencing centre (08-JAN-2010) National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA
(30-DEC-2009) The J. Craig Venter Institute, 9704 Medical Center Dr., Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Sequencing quality Level 6: Finished
Sequencing depth NA
Sequencing method 454
Isolation site Human vaginal flora
Isolation country NA
Number of replicons 1
Gram staining properties NA
Shape Bacilli
Mobility No
Flagellar presence No
Number of membranes 1
Oxygen requirements Anaerobic
Optimal temperature NA
Temperature range Mesophilic
Habitat HostAssociated
Biotic relationship Free living
Host name Homo sapiens
Cell arrangement NA
Sporulation NA
Metabolism NA
Energy source NA
Diseases NA
Pathogenicity Yes