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What does isolated prevotella timonensis in a high vaginal swab mean?

Q: what does isolated prevotella timonensis in a high vaginal swab mean?

: It's a normal bacteria in the vagina. If present in large numbers, it might suggest bacterial vaginosis -- but by itself does not confirm that dianosis.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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It's a normal bacteria in the vagina. If present in large numbers, it might suggest bacterial vaginosis -- but by itself does not confirm that dianosis.

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Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

What does isolated prevotella timonensis in a high vaginal swab mean?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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