Anaerobes and Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy: Virulence Factors Contributing to Vaginal Colonisation

Anaerobes and Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy: Virulence Factors Contributing to Vaginal Colonisation

The aetiology and pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis (BV) is unclear but it appears to be associated with factors that disrupt the normal acidity of the vagina thus altering the equilibrium between the normal vaginal microbiota. BV has serious implications for female morbidity, including reports o...

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Main Authors: Charlene W. J. Africa, Janske Nel, Megan Stemmet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
pregnancy outcomes
bacterial vaginosis
female morbidity
microbial ecology
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/7/6979

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