New Microbes and New Infections, 2020 Some antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are produced in the vaginal innate immune system and play an important role in protecting this organ against pathogenic agents.
H. Madanchi +3 more
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Prenatal ultrasound screening for fetal anomalies and outcomes in high-risk pregnancies due to maternal HIV infection : a retrospective study [PDF]
, 2013 Objective: To assess the prevalence of prenatal screening and of adverse outcome in high-risk pregnancies due to maternal HIV infection. Study design: The prevalence of prenatal screening in 330 pregnancies of HIV-positive women attending the ...
Buxmann, Horst +6 more
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Development of a SimpleProbe real-Time PCR Assay for rapid detection and identification of the US novel urethrotropic clade of Neisseria meningitidis ST-11 (US_NmUC) [PDF]
, 2020 Urethritis, or inflammation of the urethra, is one of the most common reasons men seek clinical care. Sexually transmitted pathogens including Neisseria gonorrhoeae are responsible for over half of the symptomatic urethritis cases in U.S. men.
Ermel, Aaron +4 more
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Potential Role of Vaginal Microbiota in Ovarian Cancer Carcinogenesis, Progression and Treatment
Pharmaceutics, 2023 Ovarian cancer represents one of the most challenging gynecologic cancers which still has numerous unknowns on the underlying pathogenesis. In addition to the verified contributors such as genomic predisposition and medical history in the carcinogenesis,
Xiumiao Zhao, Zhaoxia Liu, Tingtao Chen
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A paperfluidic platform to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae in clinical samples [PDF]
, 2018 Globally, the microbe Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) causes 106 million newly documented sexually transmitted infections each year. Once appropriately diagnosed, NG infections can be readily treated with antibiotics, but high-risk patients often do not ...
Cabodi, Mario +7 more
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Screening for Gynecologic Conditions With Pelvic Examination US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement [PDF]
, 2017 IMPORTANCE Many conditions that can affect women\u27s health are often evaluated through pelvic examination. Although the pelvic examination is a common part of the physical examination, it is unclear whether performing screening pelvic examinations in ...
Barry, Michael J +19 more
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Screening History in Vaginal Precancer and Cancer: A Retrospective Study of 2131 Cases in China
Cancer Management and Research, 2021 Lu Zhang, Qing Wang, Hongwei Zhang, Yu Xie, Long Sui, Qing Cong Medical Center of Diagnosis and Treatment for Cervical Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Qing Cong; Long ...
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Menopausal Changes in the Microbiome—A Review Focused on the Genitourinary Microbiome
Diagnostics, 2023 A balanced interaction between the host and its microbiome is crucial to health. Research regarding the significance of the gut and vaginal microbiomes in female health is substantial.
Min Gu Park, Seok Cho, Mi Mi Oh
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Diverse vaginal microbiomes in reproductive-age women with vulvovaginal candidiasis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is one of the most prevalent vaginal infectious diseases, and there are controversial reports regarding the diversity of the associated vaginal microbiota. We determined the vaginal microbial community in patients with VVC,
Mu-Biao Liu +7 more
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Development of Mucoadhesive Gel Microbicide to Target Mucosal HIV Reservoirs [PDF]
, 2014 The wide use of microbicide is mainly depends on its effectiveness, less frequent application, ready availability and most importantly cost. The aim of this work was to develop affordable microbicide mucoadhesive gel formulation of synthetic anti HIV ...
Shegokar, Ranjita, Singh, Kamalinder K
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