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Beyond the Barrier: Epithelial Cells as Immune Sentinels in the Female Genital Tract

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Epithelial cells (ECs) of the female genital tract (FGT) serve as an essential barrier and the first line of defense against sexually transmitted pathogens. Beyond providing a physical barrier, these cells actively contribute to immune responses through pathogen recognition, cytokine release, and modulation of adaptive immune responses ...
Lauren Jirik, Shreya Joshi, Aisha Nazli, Charu Kaushic   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bacterial vaginosis with special reference to anaerobes

Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 2009
Aims: This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and to estimate the prevalence of anaerobic organisms in vaginal discharge of women suffering from bacterial vaginosis.
Sumati A, Saritha N
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Connecting the dots: Exploring the relationship between menstrual hygiene and bacterial vaginosis in eastern India

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Introduction Menstruation is a normal physiological event that takes place in a rhythmic fashion during the reproductive period of a woman. Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) practices differ and depend on the individual’s socioeconomic status, local ...
Subha R. Samantaray, Soumya Parida, Ipsita Mohapatra   +2 more
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Analisis Pengaruh Pemeriksaan Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) terhadap Kejadian Persalinan Preterm

Jurnal Sehat Masada, 2021
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) merupakan kondisi ketidak seimbangan dari ekosistem vagina, yaitu menurunnya jumlah Lactobacillus. BV biasanya tidak bergejala, namun ketika menimbulkan gejala biasanya disertai dengan keputihan yang berbau. BV yang sudah lama diketahui dapat memberikan komplikasi yang serius, BV juga memberikan dampak pada wanita yang tidak ...
openaire   +1 more source

Anaerobe‐Driven Inflammation and Epithelial Barrier Disruption in Genital HIV Acquisition

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Genital microbiome dysbiosis is an important risk factor for the sexual acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in both the male and female genital tracts. The vaginal, penile and urethral mucosae are distinct microenvironments with characteristic microbiome compositions.
Shirley Constable, Yasamin Minazadeh, Lane B. Buchanan, Henryroger Ssemunywa, Ronald M. Galiwango, Rupert Kaul, Jessica L. Prodger   +6 more
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Tenofovir, Interferon Pathways, and Mucosal Immunity: Implications for People Living With HIV

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) suppresses HIV replication and protects people living with HIV (PLWH) from progressing to AIDS. However, despite ART, many PLWH experience chronic immune activation, which contributes to premature aging and non‐AIDS‐related comorbidities. One reason for this chronic immune activation (CIA) is HIV and its
Florian Hladik, Sean M. Hughes, Claire N. Levy, Rachel L. Creighton, Romel Mackelprang, Germán G. Gornalusse   +5 more
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Bacterial Vaginosis and the Natural History of Human Papillomavirus [PDF]

, 2011
Objective. To evaluate associations between common vaginal infections and human papillomavirus (HPV).Study Design. Data from up to 15 visits on 756 HIV-infected women and 380 high-risk HIV-uninfected women enrolled in the HIV Epidemiology Research Study (
Anne M. Rompalo, Caroline C. King, Denise J. Jamieson, Jeffrey Wiener, Keerti V. Shah, Jack D. Sobel, Susan Cu-Uvin, Robert S. Klein   +7 more
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Innate Immunity and Microbial Recognition in Reproduction: From Barrier Defense to Maternal–Fetal Tolerance

The FASEB Journal, Volume 40, Issue 8, 30 April 2026.
Graphical abstract illustrating the barrier defense–tolerance framework of reproductive innate immunity. Across the female and male reproductive tracts and the maternal–fetal interface, epithelial barriers, innate sensors, immune cells, and microbial signals are integrated to preserve reproductive homeostasis.
Xianlin Rao, Li Zou, Yao Yao, Changling Liu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estimation of the incidence of bacterial vaginosis and other vaginal infections and its consequences on maternal/fetal outcome in pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in a tertiary care hospital in North India

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2010
Aims: This study was undertaken to estimate the incidence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and other vaginal infections during pregnancy and its association with urinary tract infections (UTI) and its consequences on pregnancy outcome, maternal and fetal ...
Lata Indu, Pradeep Yashodhara, Sujata, Jain Amita   +3 more
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Overview of menstrual hygiene management and other risk factors concerning bacterial vaginosis

Discover Public Health
Background Bangladesh is a developing nation where, for a variety of reasons, adequate female reproductive health is not maintained. A variety of health issues, including but not limited to bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and cervical ...
Fatima Tuz Zahra, Ummay Farihin Sultana, Natalie Quinn-Walker   +2 more
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