What are the causes of Gardnerella Vaginalis?
The bacteria Gardnerella vaginalis causes bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common infection of the vulva and vagina. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is the most common cause of vaginal infections in women.SignificanceAccording to the Urology Channel, doctors are not sure what causes a Gardnerella vaginalis infection, but it involves changes in the make-up of bacteria in the vagina.FunctionThe bacteria Lactobacillus that lives in the vagina helps maintain a pH level that kills off other harmful bacteria.