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 …

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 …

Enterococci are ubiquitous members of the gut microbiota in human beings and animals and
are among the most important nosocomial organisms. Due to their opportunistic …

The female reproductive tract harbours hundreds of bacterial species and produces
numerous metabolites. The uterine cervix is located between the upper and lower parts of …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with a state of vaginal dysbiosis typically involving
depletion of otherwise dominant populations of Lactobacillus. The causes of this microbial …

Abstract Purpose of Review Vaginal lactobacilli are recognized as important drivers of
genital health including protection against bacterial vaginosis and sexually transmitted …

The human microbiome has been given increasing importance in recent years. The
establishment of sequencing-based technology has made it possible to identify a large …

Cervical cancer is the third leading cause of female cancers globally, resulting in more than
300,000 deaths every year. The majority of all cervical cancers are caused by persistent …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of bacterial vaginosis. Review the evaluation of a patient
with vaginosis. Outline the treatment and management options available for bacterial …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiota, is a common coinfection with
Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct), and BV-associated bacteria (BVAB) and their products have …