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A Gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacterium that is the dominant species in the healthy human vaginal microbiome and a defining member of Community State Type I (CST-I). L. crispatus dominance is associated with reproductive health, pathogen resistance, and reduc…
Lactobacillus gasseri is a vaginal and gut commensal that defines Community State Type II (CST-II) in the vaginal microbiome. It is a common probiotic species with anti-obesity properties in clinical trials.
Lactobacillus iners is a Gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacterium that dominates the vaginal microbiome of many women worldwide, defining Community State Type III (CST-III) in vaginal microbiome classification. For decades, all vaginal Lactobacillus species were…
Lactobacillus jensenii defines Community State Type V (CST-V) in the vaginal microbiome. It produces hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid, contributing to vaginal defense against pathogens, though less dominant than lactobacillus crispatus (CST-I).