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  • Cervicitis is predominantly caused by sexually transmitted infections.
  • Normal vaginal flora are seldom implicated in cervical inflammation.

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  • A case of a 22-year-old female with chronic cervicitis unresponsive to standard treatments is presented.
  • The patient experienced 21 months of symptoms and received multiple courses of empiric antibiotics.
  • Group B Streptococcus was identified on genital culture.

Findings:

  • Targeted antibiotic therapy against Group B Streptococcus resolved the chronic cervicitis.
  • This suggests that common vaginal bacteria can act as pathogens in specific clinical contexts.

Implications:

  • Normal vaginal flora should be considered potential pathogens in refractory cervicitis cases.
  • Diagnostic workups for cervicitis should include comprehensive cultures when initial treatments fail.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering less common pathogens in gynecological infections.