The vaginal microbiome of pregnant women is less rich and diverse, with lower prevalence of Mollicutes, compared to non-pregnant women

Abstract The vaginal microbiome plays an important role in maternal and neonatal health. Imbalances in this microbiota (dysbiosis) during pregnancy are associated with negative reproductive outcomes, such as pregnancy loss and preterm birth, but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Co...

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Main Authors: Aline C. Freitas, Bonnie Chaban, Alan Bocking, Maria Rocco, Siwen Yang, Janet E. Hill, Deborah M. Money, The VOGUE Research Group
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b8fd1f12712943c688ebba13e0459178
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