Urinary Tract Microbiome Check

Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmissible infection. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women, which can lead to chronic pain and infertility.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Untreated gonorrhea can lead to long-term health concerns and, in some cases, infertility.

Bacteria infecting the genital and urinary tract; can cause urethritis, cervicitis, and PID.

Bacteria colonizing the genital and urinary tracts; can cause infections in susceptible individuals.

Common inhabitant of the urogenital tract; transmitted through sexual contact.

Common inhabitant of the urogenital tract; transmitted through sexual contact.

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that may cause a yellowy green, ‘frothy’ discharge that is often accompanied by an unpleasant odour and vaginal or vulval itching.

Candida albicans is a type of yeast that normally inhabits the vagina, but can sometimes overgrow and cause a yeast infection. This can occur due to factors such as antibiotic use, hormonal changes, or a weakened immune system. Symptoms may include itching, burning, and discharge.

Various Candida species that can cause UTIs under certain circumstances.

Opportunistic pathogens causing various infections; present in the environment and gut flora.

E. faecalis is commonly found in the gut. In some cases E. faecalis can overgrow in the vagina and cause an infection, leading to symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, odour, itching, and pain during sex or urination.

Part of normal gut flora; can be implicated in infections.

E. coli is commonly found in the intestines. However if E. coli migrates to the vaginal area, it can cause an infection known as E. coli vaginitis. Symptoms can include abnormal vaginal discharge, odor, itching, and pain during sex or urination.

K. pneumoniae is commonly found in the gut. In some cases K. pneumoniae can overgrow in the vagina and cause an infection, leading to symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, odor, itching, and pain during sex or urination.

P. mirabilis is commonly found in the gut. In some cases P. mirabilis can overgrow in the vagina and cause an infection, leading to symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, odour, itching, and pain during sex or urination.

While P. aeruginosa is not a typical inhabitant of the vagina, it can occasionally cause an infection. P. aeruginosa vaginal infections can occur in women who are immunocompromised or have undergone certain medical procedures. Symptoms may include abnormal vaginal discharge, odour, itching, and pain during sex or urination.

Naturally occurring bacterium; can overgrow in intestines, causing symptoms.

S. aureus vaginal infections are rare, but can occur in women who are immunocompromised or have undergone certain medical procedures. Symptoms may include abnormal vaginal discharge, odour, itching, and pain during sex or urination.

Group B Streptococcus (GBS)is a frequent cause of bacterial infections in newborns which they can acquire from their mothers during delivery.In pregnant women, GBS can sometimes cause an infection in the vagina, leading to symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, odour, itching, and pain during sex or urination.

Common in gut flora; rarely implicated in gastric disease.