<i>Atopobium vaginae</i> and <i>Prevotella bivia</i> Are Able to Incorporate and Influence Gene Expression in a Pre-Formed <i>Gardnerella vaginalis</i> Biofilm

<i>Atopobium vaginae</i> and <i>Prevotella bivia</i> Are Able to Incorporate and Influence Gene Expression in a Pre-Formed <i>Gardnerella vaginalis</i> Biofilm

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with a highly structured polymicrobial biofilm on the vaginal epithelium where <i>Gardnerella</i> species presumably play a pivotal role. <i>Gardnerella vaginalis</i>, <i>Atopobium vaginae</i>, and <i>Prevotella bivia&l...

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Main Authors: Joana Castro, Aliona S. Rosca, Christina A. Muzny, Nuno Cerca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
bacterial vaginosis
<i>Gardnerella</i> spp.
<i>Atopobium vaginae</i>
<i>Prevotella bivia</i>
polymicrobial biofilms
virulence
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/2/247

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