High global burden and costs of bacterial vaginosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection among women of
reproductive age and is associated with important adverse health outcomes. Estimates of …
reproductive age and is associated with important adverse health outcomes. Estimates of …
Lactobacillus species as biomarkers and agents that can promote various aspects of vaginal health
MI Petrova, E Lievens, S Malik, N Imholz… - Frontiers in …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
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 human microbiota. One of the main microbiota body sites is the female genital tract …
[HTML][HTML] Lactobacillus-deficient cervicovaginal bacterial communities are associated with increased HIV acquisition in young South African women
Elevated inflammation in the female genital tract is associated with increased HIV risk.
Cervicovaginal bacteria modulate genital inflammation; however, their role in HIV …
Cervicovaginal bacteria modulate genital inflammation; however, their role in HIV …
The evolving facets of bacterial vaginosis: implications for HIV transmission
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common yet poorly understood vaginal condition that has
become a major focus of HIV transmission and immunology research. Varied terminologies …
become a major focus of HIV transmission and immunology research. Varied terminologies …
Adolescent girls and young women: key populations for HIV epidemic control
RC Dellar, S Dlamini, QA Karim - Journal of the International …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction At the epicentre of the HIV epidemic in southern Africa, adolescent girls and
young women aged 15–24 contribute a disproportionate~ 30% of all new infections and …
young women aged 15–24 contribute a disproportionate~ 30% of all new infections and …
Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis among women in sub-Saharan Africa: an individual participant data meta-analysis of 18 HIV …
EA Torrone, CS Morrison, PL Chen, C Kwok… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Estimates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence are essential for
efforts to prevent and control STIs. Few large STI prevalence studies exist, especially for low …
efforts to prevent and control STIs. Few large STI prevalence studies exist, especially for low …
Lactic acid from vaginal microbiota enhances cervicovaginal epithelial barrier integrity by promoting tight junction protein expression
Background Women with a cervicovaginal microbiota dominated by Lactobacillus spp. are at
reduced risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections including HIV, but the biological …
reduced risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections including HIV, but the biological …
Vaginal microbiome and its relationship to behavior, sexual health, and sexually transmitted diseases
FMT Lewis, KT Bernstein, SO Aral - Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2017 - journals.lww.com
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 host from disease. Recent advances in molecular techniques and informatics allow …
Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among young people in South Africa: A nested survey in a health and demographic surveillance site
SC Francis, TN Mthiyane, K Baisley, SL Mchunu… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) are
associated with increased transmission of HIV, and poor reproductive and sexual health …
associated with increased transmission of HIV, and poor reproductive and sexual health …
Evaluation of the association between the concentrations of key vaginal bacteria and the increased risk of HIV acquisition in African women from five cohorts: a nested …
RS McClelland, JR Lingappa, S Srinivasan… - The Lancet infectious …, 2018 - thelancet.com
Background Disruptions of vaginal microbiota might increase women's susceptibility to HIV
infection. Advances in molecular microbiology have enabled detailed examination of …
infection. Advances in molecular microbiology have enabled detailed examination of …