CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROORGANISMS LINKED TO VAGINAL INFECTIONS AND THE ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF LACTOBACILLI

Abstract

The increasing challenge of resistance, in bacteria underlines the importance of implementing successful antimicrobial approaches for addressing recurring vaginal infections specifically. This research examines how vaginal lactobacilli play a role in fighting off vaginal pathogens through their properties. The prevalent species of lactobacillus found in a functioned flora help maintain a harmonious setting that guards against conditions, like bacterial vaginosis (BV) urinary tract infections and various genital ailments. A decrease, in lactobacilli levels is often linked to an increased vulnerability to imbalances and issues in the system; their protective function is crucial in such scenarios. Lactobacilli combat bacteria through the production of substances like acid and hydrogen peroxide as well as bacteriocins. Understanding these microbe interactions could lead to the development of treatments, for preserving vaginal health naturally and resisting antibiotic resistant pathogens. This research emphasizes the role that lactobacilli play in sustaining health and battling infections.