A Study of the Vaginal Microbiome in Healthy Canadian Women Utilizing cpn60-Based Molecular Profiling Reveals Distinct Gardnerella Subgroup Community State Types.

The vaginal microbiota is important in women's reproductive and overall health. However, the relationships between the structure, function and dynamics of this complex microbial community and health outcomes remain elusive. The objective of this study was to determine the phylogenetic range and...

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Main Authors: Arianne Y K Albert, Bonnie Chaban, Emily C Wagner, John J Schellenberg, Matthew G Links, Julie van Schalkwyk, Gregor Reid, Sean M Hemmingsen, Janet E Hill, Deborah Money, VOGUE Research Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4534464?pdf=render