Modeling Murine Vaginal Colonization by Anaerobic Bacteria

Source: Morrill, S. R., et al. Models of Murine Vaginal Colonization by Anaerobically Grown Bacteria. J. Vis. Exp. (2022)This video demonstrates a protocol for modeling vaginal colonization in mice using antibiotic-resistant anaerobic bacteria. It begins with hormonal treatment to increase epithelial susceptibility, followed by vaginal inoculation and co-inoculation under anaerobic conditions. The procedure concludes with post-inoculation sampling and culture to evaluate bacterial colonization and biofilm formation.