Characterisation of probiotic properties in human vaginal lactobacilli strains

Background: Vaginal lactobacilli offer protection against recurrent urinary infections, bacterial vaginosis, and vaginal candidiasis. Objective: To characterise the isolated vaginal lactobacilli strains for their probiotic properties and to compare their probiotic potential. Methods: The Lactobacill...

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Main Authors: Pirje Hütt, Eleri Lapp, Jelena Štšepetova, Imbi Smidt, Heleri Taelma, Natalja Borovkova, Helen Oopkaup, Ave Ahelik, Tiiu Rööp, Dagmar Hoidmets, Külli Samuel, Andres Salumets, Reet Mändar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-08-01
Series:Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.microbecolhealthdis.net/index.php/mehd/article/view/30484/48217