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 …

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 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 …

Uncomplicated urinary‐tract infection (UTI) is most common in young, sexually active,
nonpregnant, premenopausal women. Gram‐negative bacteria are isolated from 75% to …

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

Preterm births are a global health priority that affects 15 million babies every year worldwide.
There are no effective prognostic and therapeutic strategies relating to preterm delivery, but …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the worldwide leading vaginal disorder among women of
reproductive age. BV is characterized by the replacement of beneficial lactobacilli and the …

Newborns are colonized by maternal microbiota that is essential for offspring health and
development. The composition of these pioneer communities exhibits individual differences …

Koch's postulates dictate the use of experimental models to illustrate features of human
disease and provide evidence for a singular organism as the cause. The underlying cause …

The mechanism (s) by which Lactobacillus-dominated cervicovaginal microbiota provide a
barrier to Chlamydia trachomatis infection remain (s) unknown. Here we evaluate the impact …