Vaginal microbiota and cytokine levels predict preterm delivery in Asian women

Preterm birth (PTB) is the most common cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Approximately half of PTBs is linked with microbial etiologies, including pathologic changes to the vaginal microbiota, which vary according to ethnicity. Globally more than 50% of PTBs occur in Asia, but stu...

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Main Authors: Kumar, M, Murugesan, S, Singh, P, Saadaoui, M, Elhag, DA, Terranegra, A, Kabeer, BSA, Marr, AK, Kino, T, Brummaier, T, McGready, R, Nosten, F, Chaussabel, D, Al Khodor, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media 2021