Rank Species | Scientific name Lactobacillus gasseri Phylum Firmicutes | |
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Similar Lactobacillus, Bacteria, Lactobacillales, Lactobacillus crispatus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus | ||
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 Lactocillin.
L. gasseri produces gassericin A, a bacteriocin.
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