Associations between age and the human microbiota are robust and reproducible. The
microbial composition at several body sites can predict human chronological age relatively …

Lactobacillus iners, first described in 1999, is a prevalent bacterial species of the vaginal
microbiome. As L. iners does not easily grow on de Man-Rogosa-Sharpe agar, but can grow …

Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Increasing
evidence links the vaginal microbiome to the risk of spontaneous preterm labour that leads …

The vaginal microbiome is a dynamic, sensitive microenvironment. The hallmark of a
'healthy'vaginal microbiome is currently believed to be one dominated by Lactobacillus spp …

STUDY QUESTION How does hormonal contraceptive use and menstrual cycle phase affect
the female microbiome across different body sites? SUMMARY ANSWER The menstrual …

Hematologic neoplasms represent 6.5% of all cancers worldwide. They are characterized by
the uncontrolled growth of hematopoietic and lymphoid cells and a decreased immune …

The vaginal microbiome is a distinct component of the human microbiome that is colonized
by a wide variety of microorganisms. Lactobacilli are the most frequently identified …

Vaginal microbiome is mutually beneficial to the host and has a significant impact on health
and disease. Candida species, including Candida albicans, are part of the mucosal flora of …

Health of reproductive tract is tightly associated with balance of microbial communities in this
area. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) represent common …

The different Lactobacillus strains of probiotics have been applied to the treatment and
prevention of bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis. The experimental data …