Vaginal microbiota and sexually transmitted infections that may influence transmission of cell-associated HIV.
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Abstract
Vaginal microbiota and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are likely to influence the transmission of cell-associated human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Lactic acid produced by Lactobacillus-dominated microbiota (Nugent score 0-3) will likely inhibit transmission, especially female-to-male transmission. In contrast, polymicrobial microbiota (Nugent score 4-10), community state types IV-A and IV-B, and STIs will likely increase transmission of cell-associated HIV.
Medical subject headings
- HIV Infections
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Vaginal Diseases