Gardnerella vaginalis comprises three distinct genotypes of which only two produce sialidase
GL dos Santos Santiago, P Deschaght, N El Aila… - American journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
Objective Sialidase and the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis have been proposed as
biomarkers for bacterial vaginosis. Sialidase has been associated with adverse pregnancy
outcome. We genotyped G vaginalis isolates, assessed the presence and diversity of
sialidase-encoding genes, and determined the production of sialidase. Study Design One
hundred thirty-four G vaginalis isolates were genotyped by random amplified polymorphic
deoxyribonucleic acid (RAPD) and a selection of 29 isolates with amplified ribosomal …
biomarkers for bacterial vaginosis. Sialidase has been associated with adverse pregnancy
outcome. We genotyped G vaginalis isolates, assessed the presence and diversity of
sialidase-encoding genes, and determined the production of sialidase. Study Design One
hundred thirty-four G vaginalis isolates were genotyped by random amplified polymorphic
deoxyribonucleic acid (RAPD) and a selection of 29 isolates with amplified ribosomal …