The human vaginal microbiome is dominated by bacteria from the genus Lactobacillus,
which create an acidic environment thought to protect women against sexually transmitted …

The human vaginal microbiota is a critical determinant of vaginal health. These communities
live in close association with the vaginal epithelium and rely on host tissues for resources …

The human microbiome project has shown a remarkable diversity of microbial ecology
within the human body. The vaginal microbiota is unique in that in many women it is most …

The female reproductive tract harbors a unique microbiome, especially the vagina. The
human vaginal microbiome exhibits a low diversity and is dominated by Lactobacillus …

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

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 …

Background Lactic acid (protonated lactate) has broad antimicrobial activity. Vaginal
lactobacilli produce lactic acid, and are known to confer protection against reproductive tract …

Accurate knowledge of the composition and ecology of the vaginal microbial environment in
healthy women is necessary for understanding lactobacilli-dominated normal microbiota …

The vaginal microbiota refers to the microorganisms that reside in the vagina. These
microorganisms contribute significantly to a woman's reproductive and general health. A …

The microbiome of the female reproductive tract defies the convention that high biodiversity
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …