A Higher Abundance of <i>Actinomyces</i> spp. in the Gut Is Associated with Spontaneous Preterm Birth

A Higher Abundance of <i>Actinomyces</i> spp. in the Gut Is Associated with Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Preterm birth is a major challenge in pregnancy worldwide. Prematurity is the leading cause of death in infants and may result in severe complications. Nearly half of preterm births are spontaneous, but do not have recognizable causes. This study investigated whether the maternal gut microbiome and...

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Main Authors: Hong-Ren Yu, Ching-Chang Tsai, Julie Y. H. Chan, Wei-Chia Lee, Kay L. H. Wu, You-Lin Tain, Te-Yao Hsu, Hsin-Hsin Cheng, Hsin-Chun Huang, Cheng-Hsieh Huang, Wen-Harn Pan, Yao-Tsung Yeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
spontaneous preterm birth
maternal microbiome
<i>Actinomyces</i> spp.
glycan biosynthesis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/5/1171

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