This helpful bacterium can also be responsible for vaginal infections

By Datuk Dr NOR ASHIKIN MOKHTAR

Gardnerella vaginalis is a bacterium that coexists, in a delicate balance, with other bacteria in the vagina to keep it free from infection. — Filepic

Gardnerella vaginalis is a mouthful to say, but it’s important to know.

Gardnerella vaginalis is the scientific name for a bacterium that lives in your body.

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