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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Format: | Dissertation |
Language: | English |
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Faculty of Health Sciences
2020
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32427 |