*Gardnerella vaginalis* is a pleomorphic bacteria that has a variable form from gram-negative to gram-variable. *G. vaginalis* is normal vaginal microbiota, but when *Lactobacillus* species decreases due to a change in higher pH levels, *G. vaginalis* becomes more prevalent and causes bacterial vaginosis. 

*Gardnerella vaginalis*

Bacterial vaginosis is an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota. There is no inflammation of the vagina in bacterial vaginosis.

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- Bacterial vaginosis
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Syphilis
- Chancroid

Bacterial Infections of the Reproductive System

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Bacterial vaginosis

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that is very common in individuals aged 15 to 24. 

Gonorrhea

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. It is associated with risks for multiple diseases like cervical cancer.

Chlamydia (Sexually transmitted infection)

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is known to cause skin lesions but can progress to be a deadly disease.

Syphilis

Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease that causes painful sores. 

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