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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/5/1027 |