Characterization of adherence, cytotoxicity and biofilm formation by Gardnerella vaginalis
Worldwide, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal disorder in women of childbearing age. BV is of major clinical importance due to its ability to significantly affect pregnancy outcome and enhance the transmission and acquisition of HIV. BV is characterized by a dramatic shift in the...
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VCU Scholars Compass
2010
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| Online Access: | http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/66 http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1065&context=etd |