Lactobacillus crispatus CCFM1339 Inhibits Vaginal Epithelial Barrier Injury Induced by Gardnerella vaginalis in Mice. [PDF]
BiomoleculesThe vaginal epithelial barrier, which integrates mechanical, immune, chemical, and microbial defenses, is pivotal in safeguarding against external pathogens and upholding the vaginal microecological equilibrium.
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Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2019 A 20 year old female, 14 days post partum, presented to the Emergency Department in severe respiratory distress. Imaging of her chest revealed a left tension hydropneumothorax with significant mediastinal displacement. A chest drain was inserted and over
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Gardnerella vaginalis clades in pregnancy: New insights into the interactions with the vaginal microbiome. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2022 Gardnerella vaginalis (GV) is an anaerobic bacterial species involved in the pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition of vaginal dysbiosis associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. GV strains are categorized into four clades, characterized
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The effects of the Caribbean medicinal plant Argemone mexicana on Gardnerella vaginalis using a co-culture method with vaginal Lactobacillus spp. [PDF]
Scientific ReportsBacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by vaginal microbiome dysbiosis, when beneficial Lactobacillus species are no longer dominant and are replaced by harmful anaerobic bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis.
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Pathogens, 2021 Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with a highly structured polymicrobial biofilm on the vaginal epithelium where Gardnerella species presumably play a pivotal role. Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, and Prevotella bivia are vaginal pathogens
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Extracellular vesicles from vaginal Gardnerella vaginalis and Mobiluncus mulieris contain distinct proteomic cargo and induce inflammatory pathways. [PDF]
NPJ Biofilms MicrobiomesColonization of the vaginal space with bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis and Mobiluncus mulieris is associated with increased risk for STIs, bacterial vaginosis, and preterm birth, while Lactobacillus crispatus is associated with optimal ...
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Quantitative diagnostic method to detect Gardnerella vaginalis by droplet digital PCR [PDF]
Practical Laboratory MedicineBackground: Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT) remain one of the most reliable methods for pathogen identification. Given the high false-negative rates associated with traditional staining and microscopic examination, the time-consuming nature and ...
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Does Increased Estrogen Levels Affect The Number of Lactobacillus spp and Gardnerella vaginalis in The Endometrial Cavity? A Prospective Study [PDF]
International Journal of Fertility and SterilityBackground: The endometrial microbiome, its composition, and the quantity of some bacteria could be predictors of successful implantation in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment.
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Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020 Koch's postulates dictate the use of experimental models to illustrate features of human disease and provide evidence for a singular organism as the cause.
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Comparative transcriptomic analysis of Gardnerella vaginalis biofilms vs. planktonic cultures using RNA-seq [PDF]
, 2017 Bacterial vaginosis is the most common gynecological disorder affecting women of reproductive age. Bacterial vaginosis is frequently associated with the development of a Gardnerella vaginalis biofilm. Recent data indicates that G.
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