Vaginal Leptothrix: From Fungi to Lactobacillosis

Vaginal Leptothrix: From Fungi to Lactobacillosis

A review of using Pap smears to diagnose a number of microorganisms including Leptothrix vaginalis was carried out by Fitzhugh and Heller. They pointed out that the diagnosis accuracy of the Pap smear differs amongst the organisms in question. The authors also described Leptothrix, as very long, fusiform lactobacilli that may well be as long as spermatozoa.Vaginal Leptothrix journey, from fungi to Lactobacillosis is a clear example on how medical science and discovery work hand to hand. We are still facing the challenge of figuring out what role Leptothrix play in the vaginal ecosystem.