Human vagina is colonised by a diverse array of microorganisms that make up the normal
microbiota and mycobiota. Lactobacillus is the most frequently isolated microorganism from …

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 …

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 …

Viral infections continue to cause considerable morbidity and mortality around the world.
Recent rises in these infections are likely due to complex and multifactorial external drivers …

A healthy female genital tract harbors a microbiome dominated by lactic acid and hydrogen
peroxide producing bacteria, which provide protection against infections by maintaining a …

The human microbiome plays an important role in autoimmune diseases. However, there is
limited knowledge regarding the microbiota in individuals with primary Sjögren's syndrome …

Over the past few decades, we have grown accustomed to the idea that human
papillomavirus can cause tumors. The genetic and environmental factors that make the …

The microbiome, the collection of microbial species at a site or compartment, has been an
underappreciated realm of human health up until the last decade. Mounting evidence …

The vaginal microbiota plays a critical role in the health of the female genital tract, and its
composition contributes to gynecological disorders and infertility. Lactobacilli are the …

Preterm birth (PTB) refers to the birth of infants before 37 weeks of gestation and is a
challenging issue worldwide. Evidence reveals that PTB is a multifactorial dysregulation …