Mobiluncus


Mobiluncus

A genus of gram-positive, curvilinear anaerobic bacteria (including Mobiluncus curtisii and M mulieris) that have spinning motility, which are found in the vagina, associated with Gardnerella vaginalis and implicated in bacterial vaginosis.

Mobiluncus

A genus of gram-positive, curved bacteria with spinning motility, implicated in bacterial vaginosis

Mobiluncus

(mō″bĭ-lŭngk′ŭs) [L. mobilis, motile + uncus] A genus of anaerobic motile bacteria shaped like a curved rod. It can be isolated from vaginal fluid samples in patients with bacterial vaginosis.