Penile bacteria associated with HIV seroconversion, inflammation, and immune cells

Penile bacteria associated with HIV seroconversion, inflammation, and immune cells

The foreskin is a site of heterosexual acquisition of HIV-1 among uncircumcised men. However, some men remain HIV-negative despite repeated, unprotected vaginal intercourse with HIV-positive partners, while others become infected after few exposures. The foreskin microbiome includes a diverse group...

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Main Authors: Jessica L. Prodger, Alison G. Abraham, Aaron A.R. Tobian, Daniel E. Park, Maliha Aziz, Kelsey Roach, Ronald H. Gray, Lane Buchanan, Godfrey Kigozi, Ronald M. Galiwango, Joseph Ssekasanvu, James Nnamutete, Joseph Kagaayi, Rupert Kaul, Cindy M. Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Clinical investigation 2021-04-01
Series:JCI Insight
Subjects:
AIDS/HIV
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.147363

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https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.147363

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