Motile curved bacilli. Isolation and investigation.
Motile curved bacilli seen in vaginal secretions have been isolated on Columbia agar supplemented with 5% human blood and vitamin K. Growth occurred both anaerobically and in 5% oxygen, but not under more aerobic conditions. There were two distinct groups of these organisms, distinguishable by morphology, biochemical activity, antigenic pattern and susceptibility to metronidazole. All isolates were sensitive to a wide range of antimicrobial agents, with the exception of nalidixic acid and polymyxin. One group was resistant to metronidazole.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000382:microbiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents