Bioinformatics Analysis of Oral, Vaginal, and Rectal Microbial Profiles during Pregnancy: A Pilot Study on the Bacterial Co-Residence in Pregnant Women

Bioinformatics Analysis of Oral, Vaginal, and Rectal Microbial Profiles during Pregnancy: A Pilot Study on the Bacterial Co-Residence in Pregnant Women

Preterm birth (PTB) and threatened preterm labor (TPL), an important pre-PTB state, are major obstetric complications during pregnancy. However, their triggers have not been fully elucidated. The vagina is dominated by <i>Lactobacillus</i> species (categorized as community state types; C...

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Main Authors: Megumi Fudaba, Tomonori Kamiya, Daisuke Tachibana, Masayasu Koyama, Naoko Ohtani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
pregnancy
oral
vaginal and rectal microbiota
bioinformatics analysis
threatened preterm labor
preterm birth
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/5/1027

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