Cytokine profiles and species presence in pre-menopausal subjects with genital or colonization

Background and Purpose: Lactobacilli play a vital role in protecting the vagina against pathogens. Cytokines are vital components of defense against infections in women. The genital mycoplasmas, Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma urealyticum , are associated with various infectious diseases in adu...

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Main Authors: John Garza, Kushal Gandhi, Sarah Choi, Asley Sanchez, Gary Ventolini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-04-01
Series:Women's Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17455065211009181