It has been long understood that the vaginal microflora is crucial in maintaining a normal
physiological environment for the host and its involvement is deemed indispensable for …

The vaginal microbial community is typically characterized by abundant lactobacilli.
Lactobacillus iners, a fairly recently detected species, is frequently present in the vaginal …

Abstract 16S ribosomal RNA-based analysis is the established standard for elucidating the
composition of microbial communities. While short-read 16S rRNA analyses are largely …

The human body is colonized by a vast number of microorganisms collectively referred to as
the human microbiota. One of the main microbiota body sites is the female genital tract …

The vaginal microbiota has great significance in maintaining vaginal health and protecting
the host from disease. Recent advances in molecular techniques and informatics allow …

The vaginal microbiota has importance in preserving vaginal health and defending the host
against disease. The advent of new molecular techniques and computer science has …

In the last decade, the microbiota, ie, combined populations of microorganisms living inside
and on the surface of the human body, has increasingly attracted attention of researchers in …

Cervical cancer disproportionately affects women of reproductive age, with 80% of cases
occurring in low-and middle-income countries. Persistent infection with high-risk human …

The vaginal microbiota, dominated by Lactobacillus spp., plays a key role in preventing HIV-
1 transmission. Here, we investigate whether the anti-HIV effect of lactobacilli is mediated by …

Cervicovaginal microbiota not dominated by lactobacilli may facilitate transmission of HIV
and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as miscarriages, preterm births and …