The vaginal microbiome is a well-defined compartment of the human microbiome. It has
unique conditions, characterized by the dominance of one bacterial species, the Lactobacilli …

Animals live in symbiosis with numerous microbe species. While some can protect hosts
from infection and benefit host health, components of the microbiota or changes to the …

We report the results of a first exploratory study testing the use of vaginal microbiome
transplantation (VMT) from healthy donors as a therapeutic alternative for patients suffering …

Lactobacilli are the most abundant vaginal bacteria in women. They inhibit binding of other
bacteria to epithelial cells and produce lactic acid that kills or inhibits the growth of many …

Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular bacterium whose only natural host is
humans. Although presenting as asymptomatic in most women, genital tract chlamydial …

Vaginal microbiota dysbiosis, characterized by the loss of Lactobacillus dominance and
increase of microbial diversity, is closely related to gynecological diseases; thus …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of vaginitis worldwide and is associated with
serious reproductive health outcomes, including increased risk of preterm birth, sexually …

Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common vaginal infectious diseases
in female reproductive period. Although the existing view is that probiotic treatment may be …

The natural characteristics of protein/polysaccharide-based hydrogels, as a potential drug
delivery platform, have attracted extensive attention. Probiotics have attracted renewed …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), which is primarily caused by Candida albicans, is an
infection that affects up to 75% of all reproductive-age women worldwide. Recurrent VVC …