The microbiome of the female reproductive tract defies the convention that high biodiversity
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …

Chorioamnionitis or intrauterine inflammation is a frequent cause of preterm birth.
Chorioamnionitis can affect almost every organ of the develo** fetus. Multiple microbes …

Background Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality and
is not uncommonly associated with chorioamnionitis. We recently have demonstrated that …

A healthy vaginal microbiota is considered to be significant for maintaining vaginal health
and preventing infections. However, certain vaginal bacterial commensal species serve an …

Group B streptococcus (GBS) or Streptococcus agalactiae is a β-hemolytic, Gram-positive
bacterium that is a leading cause of neonatal infections. GBS commonly colonizes the lower …

Preterm birth is a global health concern and continues to contribute to substantial neonatal
morbidity and mortality despite advances in obstetric and neonatal care. The underlying …

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a β-hemolytic gram-positive bacterium that colonizes the
lower genital tract of approximately 18% of women globally as an asymptomatic member of …

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonizes the gastrointestinal and vaginal epithelium of a
significant percentage of healthy women, with potential for ascending intrauterine infection …

Preterm birth accounts for nearly one million deaths among children under five years of age,
and although its etiopathogenesis is not fully elucidated, ascending intrauterine infection …

Acute chorioamnionitis is characterized by neutrophilic infiltration and inflammation at the
maternal fetal interface. It is a relatively common complication of pregnancy and can have …