Protective Effect of <i>Lactobacillus crispatus</i> against Vaginal Colonization with Group B Streptococci in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Background: A normal vaginal microbiota may protect the vaginal mucosa from colonization by potentially pathogenic bacteria, including group B streptococci (GBS). The aim of this study was to investigate the association between colonization with GBS and the presence of specific vaginal microbiota is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/9/980 |