Association between vaginal microbiome alteration and povidone iodine use during delivery

Abstract Background The vaginal microbiome is a dynamic community of microorganisms in the vagina. Its alteration may be influenced by multiple factors, including gestational status, menstrual cycle, sexual intercourse, hormone levels, hormonal contraceptives, and vaginal drug administration. Povido...

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Main Authors: Hongping Li, Hongqin Zhang, Linhua Geng, Hongli Huang, Chuan Nie, Yuanfang Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-023-03014-5