Characterization of Bacteroides fragilis from the vagina of a giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) with vaginitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bacteroides fragilis is a prevalent anaerobic bacterium typically resides in the human vagina. It is known to potentially induce infections under specific conditions. Interestingly, there have been no previous reports of B. fragilis being isolated from the vagina of giant pandas.

Case presentation

A novel strain of anaerobic bacteria was isolated from the vaginal tract of a giant panda exhibiting symptoms of vaginitis. This strain, designated as GPBF01, was identified as Bacteroides fragilis, a species commonly found in the vaginal microbiome of humans and other animals. After purifying of the single colony, a series of evaluations were conducted including morphological examination, physiological and biochemical identification, antibiotic resistance analysis, resi

SUBMITTER: Yue C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600859 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature