Diagnosis and treatment of disease demand a sound understanding of the underlying
mechanisms, determining any Achilles' heel that can be targeted in effective therapies …

The female reproductive tract (FRT), similar to other mucosal sites, harbours a site-specific
microbiome, which has an essential role in maintaining health and homeostasis. In the …

The human body is colonized by a diverse community of microorganisms collectively
referred to as the microbiota. Here, we describe how the human microbiota influences …

Background Persistent infection with high‐risk human papillomavirus can lead to cervical
dysplasia and cancer. Recent studies have suggested associations between the …

The female reproductive tract, similar to other mucosal sites, harbors a specific microbiome
commonly dominated by Lactobacillus species (spp.), which has an essential role in …

Objective The vaginal microbiota proposedly influence the association between human
papillomavirus and cervical cancer. Our aim was to assess whether vaginal dysbiosis affects …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an enigmatic polymicrobial condition characterized by a
depletion of health-associated Lactobacillus and an overgrowth of anaerobes. Importantly …

Emerging evidence suggests associations between the vaginal microbiota (VMB)
composition, human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia …

The microbiome is able to modulate immune responses, alter the physiology of the human
organism, and increase the risk of viral infections and development of diseases such as …

The vaginal ecosystem is important for women's health and for a successful reproductive life,
and an optimal host-microbial interaction is required for the maintenance of eubiosis. The …