Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection worldwide. It is associated
with an increased risk of acquisition of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) …

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a serious global problem, causing disease,
suffering, and death. Although bacterial vaginosis (BV) is not considered to be an STI, it may …

Sexual transmission of the urogenital microbiota may contribute to adverse sexual and
reproductive health outcomes. The extent of sexual transmission of the urogenital microbiota …

Problem HIV susceptibility is linked to the penile immune milieu (particularly IL‐8 levels) and
microbiome. The effects of insertive vaginal sex itself on penile immunology and microbiota …

Background Sexual behavior may influence the composition of the male urethral microbiota,
but this hypothesis has not been tested in longitudinal studies of men who have sex with …

Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal dysbiosis that often recurs
following first-line antibiotics. We investigated if vaginal microbiota composition was …

Introduction. Fannyhessea vaginae (formerly Atopobium vaginae) is an anaerobic organism
commonly associated with female genital flora, with rare cases of invasive disease reported …

The male genital microbiome is shaped by the local microenvironment and host behaviors
including sexual activity. Improving our understanding of the connection between the male …

Inflammation of the urethra—urethritis—is commonly diagnosed in men and women who
have sexually transmitted infections (STI). Characteristic signs and symptoms of urethritis …

Women's reproductive health is closely related to a healthy vaginal microbiota. This is
provided by the dominance of certain Lactobacillus types. The state of the vaginal …