Gene expression patterns of the female genital tract and immunomodulation by Lactobacillus species

Inflammation in the female genital tract (FGT) is associated with increased HIV-1 viral replication, HIV-1 transmission and HIV-1 acquisition. The optimal commensal Lactobacillus bacterial species is associated with reduced inflammation in the FGT and dampened immune responses to non-optimal bacteri...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Abrahams, Andrea Gillian
Other Authors: Masson, Lindi
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Health Sciences 2020
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32427