The vaginal microbiome and sexually transmitted infections are interlinked: Consequences for treatment and prevention.
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Abstract
In a Perspective for our Collection on STI research, Janneke van de Wijgert discusses the latest on how the vaginal microbiota predisposes women to acquisition of STIs and discusses future potential for clinical intervention.
Medical subject headings
- Microbiota
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Vagina
- Vaginosis, Bacterial