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The Vaginal Microbiome in Health and Disease—What Role Do Common Intimate Hygiene Practices Play?

The vaginal microbiome is a dynamic, sensitive microenvironment. The hallmark of a ‘healthy’ vaginal microbiome is currently believed to be one dominated by Lactobacillus spp., which acidifies the vaginal environment and help to protect against invading pathogens. However, a ‘normal’ microbiome is o...

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Autores principales: Holdcroft, Alexandra M., Ireland, Demelza J., Payne, Matthew S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9959050/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36838262
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11020298