Osmosis video - Gardnerella vaginalis (Bacterial vaginosis)

Gardnerella vaginalis is a gram-variable coccobacillus, non-motile and facultative anaerobic bacterium, known to cause bacterial vaginosis (BV). This is a condition where the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria. The symptoms of BV include discharge from the vagina that may be white, gray, or green; a strong fishy odor; and vaginal itching. BV is a common condition and is usually treated with antibiotics.