Lactobacillus gasseri | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Bacteria |
Phylum: | Firmicutes |
Class: | Bacilli |
Family: | Lactobacillaceae |
Genus: | Lactobacillus |
Species: | L. gasseri |
Binomial name | |
Lactobacillus gasseri Lauer and Kandler 1980 |
Lactobacillus gasseri is a species in the genus Lactobacillus. It is part of the vaginal flora. Its genome has been sequenced.L. gasseri is a normal inhabitant of the lower reproductive tract in healthy women. It also produces .
L. gasseri produces gassericin A, a bacteriocin.