Gardnerella vaginalis

**Definition:** A species in the genus GARDNERELLA previously classified as Haemophilus vaginalis. This bacterium, also isolated from the female genital tract of healthy women, is implicated in the cause of bacterial vaginosis (VAGINOSIS, BACTERIAL).

**Tree numbers:** - B03.510.024.400.800

**Synonyms:** - Corynebacterium vaginale - Haemophilus vaginalis - Hemophilus vaginalis