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Development of in vitro methods to model the impact of vaginal lactobacilli on Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation on menstrual cups as well as validation of recommended cleaning directions

INTRODUCTION: Menstrual cups (MC) are a reusable feminine hygiene product. A recent publication suggested that Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) biofilms can form on MCs which may lead to increased risk of menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS). Additionally, there is concern that buildup of residual...

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Autores principales: Friberg, Maria, Woeller, Kara, Iberi, Vighter, Mancheno, Paolo Palacio, Riedeman, James, Bohman, Lisa, Davis, Catherine C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10475951/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37671283
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/frph.2023.1162746