Antenatal gut microbiome profiles and effect on pregnancy outcome in HIV infected and HIV uninfected women in a resource limited setting
Abstract Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) severely damages the epithelial cells of the gut lining leading to an inflamed leaky gut, translocation of microbial products, and dysbiosis resulting in systemic immune activation. Also, microbiota composition and maternal gut function can be a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-01-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02747-z |