Rectal Microbiome Composition Correlates with Humoral Immunity to HIV-1 in Vaccinated Rhesus Macaques. [PDF]
The microbiome is an integral and dynamic component of the host and is emerging as a critical determinant of immune responses; however, its influence on vaccine immunogenicity is largely not well understood.
Dinasarapu, Ashok R +9 more
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Medical Findings in 2975 Examinations for Child Sexual Abuse: A Retrospective Review
ABSTRACT Aim To describe anogenital examination findings in a large cohort seen for child sexual abuse concerns, with findings classified following current international guidelines. Methods Retrospective review of records of the Starship Children's Hospital child protection team for all children and adolescents (0–17 years) seen over 20 years.
Patrick Kelly, Kate Wallace, Peter Reed
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ABSTRACT Undernutrition and infections during pregnancy result in low birth weight (LBW) and maternal anaemia. Social behaviour change communication (SBCC) can promote recommended health practices, potentially improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Wanzahun Godana Boynito +9 more
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Abstract Introduction: The vagina is normally inhabited by a number of organism, including Lactobacillus acidophilus, diphteroids, Candida and others. Normal vaginal flora contains aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, such as Lactobacillus species being the prominent microorganism with number more than 95% of the total bacteria present.
Wizal Putri Mellaratna +1 more
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Vaginal Microbiota and Ovarian Cancer: A New Frontier in Immunomodulation and Diagnosis
Microbial imbalance, dysbiosis, plays a role in ovarian carcinogenesis by interacting with the immune system and altering inflammatory pathways, notably Th17 pathways. In contrast, eubiosis, characterised by Lactobacillus dominance, protects against infections and maintains hormone metabolism.
Wafa Babay +4 more
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Vaginal hydrolytic enzymes, immunoglobulin A against Gardnerella vaginalis toxin, and risk of early preterm birth among women in preterm labor with bacterial vaginosis or intermediate flora [PDF]
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether the microbial hydrolytic enzymes, sialidase and prolidase, and immunoglobulin A against the Gardnerella vaginalis cytolysin (anti-Gvh IgA) increase the risk for early preterm birth ( 6434 ...
Agnew, K +6 more
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Living Hydrogels: Harnessing Microorganism–Material Synergy for Next‐Generation Therapeutics
. ABSTRACT Microorganism‐based therapies, particularly those utilizing probiotics, have emerged as a powerful biomedical strategy owing to their inherent living functionalities. These living systems can dynamically interact with host environments and self‐regulate their activity, offering superior adaptability, prolonged functionality, and ...
Shuifang Mao +3 more
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The Incidence of Co-occurrence of Chlamydial Cervicitis with Bacterial Vaginosis [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an imbalance in normal vaginal bacterial flora mainly caused by the introduction of pathogenic bacteria.
Yusefi S +5 more
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Modern approach to treatment of a recurrent bacterial vaginosis at women of the reproductive perio
Bacterial vaginosis is closely associated with increase in frequency of inflammatory diseases of woman's pelvis organs, infertility, spontaneous abortions, preterm labor, contaminating fetus, postnatal inflammatory complications and cervical neoplasia ...
T.Yu.Pestrikova +5 more
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Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy in Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore
Introduction: Pregnancy is a condition usually associated with increased vaginal discharge including vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis, leading to adverse perinatal outcomes due to disturbance in vaginal ecosystem that warrants further ...
Amna Javed +5 more
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